Proverbs 15:29

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

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 15:8, God detests wicked sacrifice but delights in righteous prayer — the same contrast as hearing the righteous and being far from wicked.

In Psalm 34:15-17, God's eyes are on the righteous and His face against evil — directly parallel to the Lord hearing the righteous and being far from wicked.

Psalm 34:16 Parallel

In Psalm 34:16, God's face is against evildoers — the same divine opposition to the wicked as the Lord being far from them.

Psalm 66:18 Parallel

In Psalm 66:18, God does not listen to those with cherished sin — the same link between righteousness and answered prayer as in Proverbs 15:29.

Psalm 66:19 Parallel

Psalm 66:19 affirms that God has listened and heard the prayer of the psalmist, directly reinforcing the principle that God hears the righteous.

Psalm 73:27 Parallel

In Psalm 73:27, those far from God perish — the same consequence of wickedness as the Lord being far from them.

Psalm 138:6 Parallel

In Psalm 138:6, God knows the haughty from afar but regards the lowly — directly paralleling His distance from wicked and nearness to righteous.

Psalm 145:18 says the LORD is near to all who call on him in truth, echoing the promise that the righteous have God’s attentive ear.

Psalm 145:19 states that God hears the cry of those who fear him and saves them, a direct parallel to the righteous receiving a hearing.

John 9:31 Parallel

John 9:31 explicitly states that God listens to worshippers who do his will, not to sinners—a strong restatement of Proverbs 15:29.

James 5:16-18 highlights the powerful, effective prayer of a righteous person, using Elijah as an example—directly supporting the same truth.

1 Peter 3:12 quotes Psalm 34: the Lord’s ears are open to the righteous but against evildoers—a clear restatement of the same contrast.

1 John 5:15 Parallel

1 John 5:15 continues the confidence that God hears our petitions—reinforcing the promise that the righteous have their prayers answered.

Genesis 20:17 provides a concrete example: Abraham, a righteous man, prays and God heals Abimelech—illustrating that God hears the righteous.

1 John 5:14 Parallel

1 John 5:14 adds the condition of praying according to God's will for Him to hear—expanding on how the righteous approach God in prayer.

1 John 3:22 Parallel

1 John 3:22 promises that those who keep God's commands receive what they ask—matching the assurance that God hears the righteous.

Ezekiel 14:3 shows God refusing to answer those with idols in their hearts—illustrating how God is far from the wicked who do not genuinely seek Him.

Isaiah 59:2 Parallel

Isaiah 59:2 directly states that sins separate people from God so He does not hear—a strong parallel to God being far from the wicked.

Job 35:13 Parallel

Job 35:13 says God does not hear vain cries—aligning with the principle that God is far from the wicked and ignores their requests.