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29 Adonai is far from the wicked,
but hears the prayer of the righteous.[a]

30 Bright eyes bring joy to the heart.
Good news gives health to the bones.

31 One whose ear heeds
a life-giving reproof dwells among the wise.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:29 cf. John 9:31.

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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