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Proverbs 15:28-30
English Standard Version
Proverbs 15:28-30
English Standard Version
28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
but (B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is (C)far from the wicked,
but he (D)hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (E)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
and (F)good news refreshes[a] the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew makes fat
Proverbs 15:28-30
New International Version
Proverbs 15:28-30
New International Version
29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(C)
30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
and good news gives health to the bones.(D)
Proverbs 15:28-30
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Proverbs 15:28-30
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
28 The mind of the [uncompromisingly] righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.(A)
29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous (the upright, in right standing with Him).
30 The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones.
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