29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:29

King James Version

29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

English Standard Version

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The Message

29 God keeps his distance from the wicked; he closely attends to the prayers of God-loyal people.

New King James Version

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

New Living Translation

29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:29

Commentary on Proverbs 15:29

(Read Proverbs 15:29)

God sets himself at a distance from those who set him at defiance.