Proverbs 15:29

The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
– Proverbs 15:29

Being far is contrasted with hearing prayer. The wicked go their own way, so God does not hear their cries (Proverbs 28:9; Psalm 34:16). The righteous walk in the way of wisdom that is pleasing to God. He is near to them and hears their prayers (Proverbs 15:8). The subject of prayer is infrequent in Proverbs.

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