Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
New American Standard Bible
Even his
King James Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Holman Bible
even his prayer is detestable.
International Standard Version
If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.
A Conservative Version
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
American Standard Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Amplified
He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].
Bible in Basic English
As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
Darby Translation
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Julia Smith Translation
He turning away his ear from hearing the law, also his prayer is an abomination.
King James 2000
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who turns his ear from listening to instruction, even his prayer [is] an abomination.
Modern King James verseion
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is a hateful thing.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, his prayer shall be abhorred.
NET Bible
The one who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
New Heart English Bible
He who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Webster
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
World English Bible
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Themes
ears » Of the wicked » Turned away from God's law
Hearing » Those that do not hear the law
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Despising the law
Prayer » Whose prayer shall be an abomination
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
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.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 109:7
When he is judged, let him go out condemned, and let, his own petition, become a sin;
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
Psalm 66:18
If, iniquity, I had cared for in my heart, My Lord, had not heard me!
Proverbs 21:13
He that shutteth his ear from the cry of the poor, even he, shall call, and not be answered.
Isaiah 1:15-16
Even when ye spread forth your open palms, I hide mine eyes from you; Yea, though ye multiply prayers, I am not hearkening, - Your hands, with deeds of blood, are filled.
Isaiah 58:7-11
Is it not to break unto the hungry, thy bread, And the thrust-out oppressed, that thou bring into a home, - When thou seest one naked, that thou cover him, And from thine own flesh, shalt not hide thyself?
Zechariah 7:11-13
Howbeit they refused to give heed, but put forth a rebellious shoulder, - and, their ears, made they hard of hearing, that they might not hear;
Luke 13:25-27
when once the householder shall rouse himself, and lock the door, and ye begin to stand, outside, and to knock at the door, saying - Lord! open to us; and he shall answer and say unto you - I know you not, whence ye are.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
For there will be a season - when, the healthful teaching, they will not endure, but, according to their own covetings, will, unto themselves, heap up teachers, because they have an itching ear,