Proverbs 28:9

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 28:9

BSB
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
AKJV
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
CPDV
Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.
ERV
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
NHEB
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
SMT
He turning away his ear from hearing the law, also his prayer is an abomination.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 28:9

HethatturnethawayH5493VerbhisearH241Noun FemininefromhearingH8085thelawH8451Noun FeminineevenhisprayerH8605Noun FeminineshallbeabominationH8441Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 28:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 28:9
Summary
Rejecting instruction makes prayer repugnant.
Event
Refusing to hear instruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Prayer