King James Version
Proverbs 15:29 in the King James Version says “The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.”
Proverbs 15:29 · KJV
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is far”
H7350remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
“but he heareth”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
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