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Proverbs 28:9

Proverbs chapter 28 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.8He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

v.9This passage

v.10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

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.