Proverbs 28:9
What does Proverbs 28:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer <FI>is<Fi> an abomination.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be an abomination.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 66:18
If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear:
- Psalms 109:7
When he is judged, let him come forth guilty; And let his prayer be turned into sin.
- 2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;
- Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
- Luke 13:25
When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are;
- Proverbs 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, He also shall cry, but shall not be heard.
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