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Whose Prayers are Heard

Question

Does G-d hear everyone's prayers?

Answer

G-d hears the prayers of all righteous people, whether Jews or gentiles; see Isaiah 56:7, Psalms 65:3, and Proverbs 15:8,29. On the other hand, He doesn't listen to the prayers of the wicked; see Isaiah 1:15, Lamentations 3:8, Psalms 109:7, and Proverbs 38:9.