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