9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.


In Context

6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 28:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:9If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:9He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:9He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:9Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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