Proverbs 28:9

World English Bible

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
even his prayer is an abomination.

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Proverbs 28:9 in other translations

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:9 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 28:9 in context

  1. 7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son;
    but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
  2. 8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest
    gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
  3. 9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
    even his prayer is an abomination.
  4. 10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,
    he will fall into his own trap;
    but the blameless will inherit good.
  5. 11The rich man is wise in his own eyes;
    but the poor who has understanding sees through him.