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Proverbs 28:9

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Proverbs 28:9 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer `is' an abomination.

    YLT

  • He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

    ENG

  • He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

    WBT

  • Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

    BSB

In context

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

10Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

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