Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 28:9 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination.”
Proverbs 28:9
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Whoso keepeth the law {is} a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous {men} shameth his father. {is a companion...: or, feedeth gluttons}
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. {unjust...: Heb. by increase}
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer {shall be} abomination.
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good {things} in possession.
The rich man {is} wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. {own...: Heb. eyes}
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