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Proverbs 15:29–30

29  The Lord is afar from the wicked,

but he bhears the prayer of the righteous.

30  cThe light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and dgood news refreshes3 the bones.

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Proverbs 15:29–30 — The New International Version (NIV)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart,

and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — New Living Translation (NLT)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;

good news makes for good health.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

And a good report makes the bones healthy.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — New Century Version (NCV)

29 The Lord does not listen to the wicked,

but he hears the prayers of those who do right.

30 Good news makes you feel better.

Your happiness will show in your eyes.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — American Standard Version (ASV)

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked;

But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart;

And good tidings make the bones fat.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

30 That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

29 The Lord is far from wicked people, 

but he hears the prayers of righteous people. 

30 A twinkle in the eye delights the heart. 

Good news refreshes the body. 

Proverbs 15:29–30 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes cheer the heart;

good news strengthens the bones.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,

and good news refreshes the body.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

29 Yahweh is far from the wicked,

but the prayers of the righteous he will hear.

30 From the light of the eyes, the heart will rejoice,

and good news will enliven the bones.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

29 The Lord is far away from those who do wrong.

But he hears the prayers of those who do right.

30 A cheerful look brings joy to your heart.

And good news gives health to your body.

Proverbs 15:29–30 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,

But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30 Bright eyes gladden the heart;

Good news puts fat on the bones.


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