Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Bible References
Turneth
Proverbs 21:13
Whoever refuses to hear the cry of the poor will also cry himself, but he won't be answered.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."
Isaiah 58:7
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, and to bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him with clothing, and not to raise yourself up from your own flesh and blood?"
Zechariah 7:11
But they refused to pay attention, turned their backs, and stopped listening.
2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.
Even
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Psalm 66:18
Were I to cherish iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not listen to me.
Psalm 109:7
When he is judged, may he be found guilty; may his prayer be regarded as sin.
Luke 13:25
After the homeowner gets up and closes the door, you can stand outside, knock on the door, and say again and again, "Lord, open the door for us!' But he will answer you, "I don't know where you come from.'