Proverbs 28:9

Proverbs 28:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
• New International Version (NIV)If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.
• English Standard Version (ESV)If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
• New King James Version (NKJV)One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Context of Proverbs 28:9

7He who keeps the Law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. 8One who increases his wealth by interest of any kind, Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor. One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination. 10One who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. 11The rich person is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him.

Proverbs 28:9 word by word

מֵסִ֣יר אָ֭זְנוֹ מִשְּׁמֹ֣עַ תּוֹרָ֑ה גַּֽם־תְּ֝פִלָּת֗וֹ תּוֹעֵבָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• One who turnsסוּרsûr ώûr · to turn aside: departH5493
• his earאֹ֫זֶן'ôzen · earH241
• awayסוּרsûr ώûr · to turn aside: departH5493
• from listeningשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• to the Lawתּוֹרָהtôrâh tôrâh · instructionH8451
• Evenגַּםgam · alsoH1571
• prayerתְּפִלָּהtephillâh · prayerH8605
• is an abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441

Cross-references for Proverbs 28:9

• Proverbs 21:13One who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will also call out himself, and not be answered.
• Isaiah 1:15So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you offer many prayers, I will not be listening. Your hands are covered with blood.
• Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break your bread with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, to cover him; And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?
• Zechariah 7:11But they refused to pay attention, and turned a stubborn shoulder and plugged their ears from hearing.
• 2 Timothy 4:3For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires,
• Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.
• Psalms 66:18If I regard wickedness in my heart, The Lord will not hear;
• Psalms 109:7When he is judged, may he come out guilty, And may his prayer become sin.
• Luke 13:25Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, and you begin standing outside and knocking on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up to us!’ and He then will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know where you are from.’

Commentaries on Proverbs 28:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law - Many suppose, if they do not know their duty, they shall not be accountable for their transgressions; and therefore avoid every thing that is calculated to enlighten them. They will not read the Bible, lest they should know the will of Good; and they will not attend Divine ordinances for the same reason. But this pretense will avail them nothing; as he that might have known his master's will, but would…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9Verse 9 The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9A person who ignores the law does not respect the Lord (Proverbs 1:7), the one who gives the law. That person's prayers are insincere, so why should God listen?Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. (Compare Pr 15:8; 21:27). hearing--that is, obeying. God requires sincere worshippers (Psa 66:18; Joh 4:24).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 28:9

• Abomination
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings