Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
BSB
ASV
Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
KJV
The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
He will draw nigh to those in a way of mercy who draw nigh to him in a way of duty: He hears the prayer of the righteous, accepts it, is well pleased with it, and will grant an answer of peace to it. It is the prayer of a righteous man that avails much, Jam. v. 16 . He is nigh to them, a present help, in all that they call upon him for.
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The walk8
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Through
1 Peter 3:12For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
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The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
Through
John 9:31We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.
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Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.
Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done.
He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me.
