Proverbs 28:10
Who so causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit: but the iust shall haue the good in possession.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his eare from hearing the lawe, his prayer shalbe abhominable.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:3The Lorde wyll not let the soule of the righteous suffer hunger: but he taketh away the richesse of the vngodly.
Proverbs 21:20In a wise mans house there is a great treasure and oyle: but a foolishe body spendeth vp all.
Proverbs 28:18Whoso leadeth an innocent life, shalbe saued: but he that goeth frowarde wayes, shall once haue a fall.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 28:10
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Note, 1. It is by the word and prayer that our communion with God is kept up. God speaks to us by his law, and expects we should hear him and heed him; we speak to him by prayer, to which we wait for an answer of peace. How reverent and serious should we be, whenever we are hearing from and speaking to the Lord of glory! 2. If God's word be not regarded by us, our prayers shall not only not be accepted of God, but they shall… Read the whole commentary →