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◄ Proverbs 28:9►

New International Version
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

New Living Translation
God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.

English Standard Version
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Berean Standard Bible
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

King James Bible
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayershall be abomination.

New King James Version
One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayeris an abomination.

New American Standard Bible
One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

NASB 1995
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

NASB 1977
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Legacy Standard Bible
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Amplified Bible
He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man], Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].

Christian Standard Bible
Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law — even his prayer is detestable.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law— even his prayer is detestable.

American Standard Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Contemporary English Version
God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law.

English Revised Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Surely the prayer of someone who refuses to listen to [God's] teachings is disgusting.

Good News Translation
If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear.

International Standard Version
If someone quits listening to the Law even his prayer is detestable.

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

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

World English Bible
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Whoever is turning his ear from hearing the Law, "" Even his prayer [is] an abomination.

Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Smith's Literal Translation
He turning away his ear from hearing the law, also his prayer is an abomination.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that turneth away his ears from hearing the law, his prayer shall be as abomination.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever turns away his ears from listening to the law: his prayer will be detestable.

New American Bible
Those who turn their ears from hearing instruction, even their prayer is an abomination.

New Revised Standard Version
When one will not listen to the law, even one’s prayers are an abomination.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
He who closes his ears from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He that shuts his ears that he will not hear the Law, even his prayer is defiled.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has made his prayer abominable.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Boldness of the Righteous
…8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law,even his prayer is detestable.10He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.…

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Cross References

Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

John 9:31
We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will.

Psalm 66:18
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

James 4:3
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He does not hear.

Jeremiah 11:11
Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them.

Matthew 15:8-9
‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

Micah 3:4
Then they will cry out to the LORD, but He will not answer them. At that time He will hide His face from them because of the evil they have done.

Zechariah 7:11-13
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. / And just as I had called and they would not listen, so when they called I would not listen, says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 7:21-23
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

1 John 3:22
and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.

Ezekiel 8:18
Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”

Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.

Amos 5:21-23
“I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps.

Treasury of Scripture

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

turneth

Proverbs 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.

Isaiah 1:15,16
And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood…

Isaiah 58:7-11
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? …

even

Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wickedis an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the uprightis his delight.

Psalm 66:18
If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hearme:

Psalm 109:7
When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin.

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Proverbs 28

1.general observations of impiety and integrity

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law
This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments. In the context of ancient Israel, "the law" refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's instructions for His people. Turning away from the law implies a deliberate choice to ignore or reject God's guidance. This is reminiscent ofDeuteronomy 28, where blessings and curses are outlined based on obedience or disobedience to God's law. The act of turning away suggests a hardened heart, similar to the Israelites' rebellion in the wilderness (Numbers 14:22-23). In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a rejection of God's authority, which is echoed in the New Testament when Jesus speaks of those who hear His words but do not act on them (Matthew 7:26-27).

even his prayer is detestable
This part of the verse highlights the seriousness of disregarding God's law. In biblical times, prayer was a central aspect of worship and communication with God. However, the effectiveness of prayer is contingent upon the righteousness of the individual (James 5:16). When one turns away from God's commandments, their prayers become unacceptable, akin to the sacrifices of the wicked, which are an abomination to the Lord (Proverbs 15:8). This reflects the principle that God desires obedience over ritual (1 Samuel 15:22). The term "detestable" underscores the severity of the offense, indicating that God does not merely ignore such prayers but finds them repugnant. This concept is further illustrated inIsaiah 1:15, where God refuses to listen to the prayers of those who persist in sin. The verse serves as a warning that a relationship with God requires both faith and obedience, a theme that is consistent throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Solomon
Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.

2.Israel
The nation to whom the Law was given. The Israelites were expected to live according to God's commandments as revealed in the Torah.

3.The Law
Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and instructions for His people.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Obedience
Obedience to God's law is crucial for a healthy relationship with Him. Ignoring His commandments can lead to spiritual consequences, including unanswered prayers.

The Role of the Heart in Prayer
God desires sincerity and righteousness in our prayers. A heart that disregards His law cannot expect to be heard favorably.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Turning away from God's law not only affects our spiritual life but also our communication with Him. It is essential to align our lives with His will.

Self-Examination
Regularly examine your life to ensure you are not turning away from God's instructions. This self-reflection helps maintain a strong connection with God.

The Call to Repentance
If you find yourself straying from God's law, repentance is key. God is merciful and willing to restore those who return to Him with a contrite heart.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 28

If ignoring the law makes one’s prayers detestable (Proverbs 28:9), how do we account for apparent answered prayers among those who openly violate biblical commands?

Why are the wicked's prayers considered an abomination?

Why are the wicked's prayers considered an abomination?

What is the order of the Bible's books?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(9)Even his prayer shall be abomination.--See above onProverbs 15:8.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 9. -He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law. He who refuses to hearken to and to practise the dictates of the Divine law (compProverbs 1:20.Even his prayer shall be abomination (comp.Proverbs 15:8, and note there). "God heareth not sinners" (John 9:31). Such a man's prayer, if he does pray, is not hearty and sincere, and therefore, lacks the element which alone can make it acceptable. He will not resolve to forsake his favourite sin, even while paying outward worship to the God whoso Law he breaks: what wonder that the prophet so sternly denounces such offenders (Isaiah 1:11. etc.), and the psalmist cries with terrible rigour, "When he shall be judged, let him be condemned; and let his prayer become sin" (Psalm 109:7)? St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 10:27), "Our heart blames us in offering up our prayers, when it calls to mind that it is set in opposition to the precepts of him whom it implores, and the prayer becomes abomination, when there is a 'turning away' from the control of the Law; in that wrily it is meet that a man should be a stranger to the favours of him to whose bidding he will not be subject." And again (ibid., 18:9, 10), "If that which he bids we do, that which we ask we shall obtain. For with God both these two do of necessity match with one another exactly, that practice should be sustained by prayer, and prayer by practice" (Oxford transl.).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Whoever turns
מֵסִ֣יר(mê·sîr)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5493:To turn aside

his ear {away}
אָ֭זְנוֹ(’ā·zə·nōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 241:Broadness, the ear

from hearing
מִשְּׁמֹ֣עַ(miš·šə·mō·a‘)
Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

the law,
תּוֹרָ֑ה(tō·w·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451:Direction, instruction, law

even
גַּֽם־(gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

his prayer
תְּ֝פִלָּת֗וֹ(tə·p̄il·lā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8605:Intercession, supplication, a hymn

is detestable.
תּוֹעֵבָֽה׃(tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8441:Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol

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