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Psalm 10:1
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD?why hidest thouthyself in times of trouble?

Psalm 34:16
The face of the LORDis against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

Psalm 73:27
For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.

he heareth

Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wickedis an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the uprightis his delight.

Psalm 34:15-17
The eyes of the LORDare upon the righteous, and his earsare open unto their cry…

Psalm 66:18,19
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hearme: …

but He hears the prayer of the righteous
In contrast to the wicked, the "righteous" are those who live in accordance with God's will and seek to maintain a relationship with Him. The assurance that God hears their prayers is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen inPsalm 34:15, which states that the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their cry. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience and faithfulness result in divine favor and communication. Theologically, this phrase underscores the importance of righteousness as a condition for effective prayer, aligning withJames 5:16, which highlights the power of a righteous person's prayer. The ultimate fulfillment of righteousness is found in Jesus Christ, who, as the mediator, enables believers to approach God with confidence.

• “The LORD” (Yahweh) reminds us that the covenant-keeping God of Israel is in view—personal, relational, unchanging (Malachi 3:6).

• He is both transcendent and near: “The LORD is in His holy temple” (Habakkuk 2:20), yet “He is not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:27).

• His character sets the standard for the entire proverb: holiness that cannot overlook wickedness and love that gladly welcomes the righteous.

• Moral distance, not spatial: sin erects a barrier (Isaiah 59:1-2).

• “The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD” (Proverbs 15:8); external religion cannot bridge this gap.

• Cross references underline the same truth:

–Psalm 34:16: “The face of the LORD is against those who do evil.”

–Proverbs 28:9: “If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayer is detestable.”

• Application: unrepentant wickedness severs fellowship; only repentance and faith in Christ remove the separation (Acts 3:19).

• A striking contrast: God’s attentive ear toward another group.

• “Hears” implies active listening, favor, and response (Psalm 40:1).

•1 John 5:14 reinforces this privilege: “If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.”

• The conjunction “but” highlights God’s moral discrimination—He is not indifferent; He distinguishes between rebellion and obedience.

• “Righteous” describes those in right standing with God—justified by faith and walking in obedience (Romans 5:1;Psalm 1:6).

• Their prayers delight Him: “The prayer of the upright is His pleasure” (Proverbs 15:8).

• Practical encouragement:

–James 5:16: “The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.”

–1 Peter 3:12: “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are inclined to their prayer.”

• This is not sinless perfection but a life turned toward God, cleansed by Christ, and committed to His ways (1 John 1:9).

Proverbs 15:29 draws a sharp moral line: unrepentant wickedness pushes God away, while humble righteousness draws His attentive ear. The verse affirms both God’s holiness and His fatherly responsiveness. For believers, the call is clear—turn from sin, stand in Christ’s righteousness, and pray with confidence, knowing the LORD delights to listen and answer.