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Proverbs 28:9
As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Proverbs 28:9 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 28:9 in other translations
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
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In context
6 Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are not straight.
7 He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
8 He who makes his wealth greater by taking interest, only gets it together for him who has pity on the poor.
9 As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
10 Anyone causing the upright to go wandering in an evil way, will himself go down into the hole he has made; but the upright will have good things for their heritage.
11 The man of wealth seems to himself to be wise, but the poor man who has sense has a low opinion of him.
12 When the upright do well, there is great glory; but when evil-doers are lifted up, men do not let themselves be seen.
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