Proverbs 28:9

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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

10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

WEB World English Bible: He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
KJV King James Version: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
ASV American Standard Version: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer [is] an abomination.
DBY Darby Translation: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
WBS Webster Bible: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.