Proverbs 28:9

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

He that turneth away his eare from hearing the law, euen his prayer shalbe abomination.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
- Basic English Bible

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

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
- Webster's Bible

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

Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer [is] an abomination.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:9


28:10 Causeth - That by evil counsel, or example, or artifice, draws them into evil.


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