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Proverbs 15:29-31
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29 The Lord ·does not listen to [L is far from] the wicked,
but he hears the prayers of ·those who do right [the righteous].

30 Good news ·makes you feel better [L refreshes the bone].
·Your happiness will show in your eyes [L The light of the eyes give joy to the heart].

31 ·If you listen to correction to improve your life,
you [L The ear that listens to correction] will ·live [lodge] among the wise.

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Proverbs 15:29-31
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29 The Lord is (A)far from the wicked,
    but he (B)hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 (C)The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
    and (D)good news refreshes[a] the bones.
31 (E)The ear that listens to (F)life-giving reproof
    will dwell among the wise.

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  1. Proverbs 15:30 Hebrew makes fat
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Proverbs 15:29-31
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

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Proverbs 15:29-31
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29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(A)

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,
    and good news gives health to the bones.(B)

31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction
    will be at home among the wise.(C)

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