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

30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.

31 The ear that hearkeneth to the [a]correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:31 That suffereth himself to be admonished by God’s word, which bringeth life: and so amendeth.

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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