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Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:9 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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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 a poor man walking in his integrity, than one who is crooked—turning two ways, though, he, be rich.
7 He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that increaseth his substance by interest and profit, for one ready to favour the poor, doth gather it.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
10 He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
11 Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
12 In the exulting of the righteous, there is great glorying, but, when the lawless arise, a man must be sought for.
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