Proverbs 15:29

“The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.”

"The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous." - Proverbs 15:29
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What does Proverbs 15:29 mean?

“Proverbs 15:29” in the King James Version reads, “The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.” In a single balanced sentence, the proverb sets two lives side by side and shows what each life experiences in relation to God. It is not merely…

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The Proximity of Prayer: Walking in Righteousness

Proverbs 15:29 in the King James Version states, "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous." This striking contrast between the wicked and the righteous encapsulates a profound spiritual truth: the relationship between one’s ethical standing…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Divine Presence

O Gracious and Loving Father, We come before You today, my heart full of gratitude and reverence for Your unwavering love. We are reminded in Proverbs 15:29 (KJV), "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous." These profound words bring us…

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Proverbs 15:29 - "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous."
"The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous." - Proverbs 15:29
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Proverbs 29:15 - "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame."
"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame." - Proverbs 29:15
Proverbs 19:29 - "Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools."
Proverbs 1:29 - "For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:"
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Proverbs 29:12 - "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."
Proverbs 29:7 - "The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it."
Proverbs 29:5 - "A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet."
Proverbs 10:29 - "The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity."
Proverbs 29:4 - "The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it."
Proverbs 29:6 - "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice."
Proverbs 29:19 - "A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer."
Proverbs 20:29 - "The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head."
Proverbs 29:14 - "The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever."
Proverbs 30:29 - "There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:"
Proverbs 29:16 - "When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall."
Proverbs 29:13 - "The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes."
Proverbs 29:27 - "An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked."
Proverbs 31:29 - "Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Proverbs 29:22 - "An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression."
Proverbs 29:18 - "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."
Proverbs 16:29 - "A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good."
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Proverbs 3:29 - "Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee."
Proverbs 29:26 - "Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD."
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