OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 29

Proverbs 15:29

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The LORD is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

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Proverbs 15:26–32

26

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,

but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.

27

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,

but he who hates bribes will live.

28

The heart of the righteous weighs answers,

but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

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The LORD is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.

Good news gives health to the bones.

31

The ear that listens to reproof lives,

and will be at home among the wise.

32

He who refuses correction despises his own soul,

but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

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