Proverbs 28:10

He that causes upright men to err in an evil way, himself shall fall into destruction: transgressors also shall pass by prosperity, but shall not enter into it.

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

In Context

9He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even he has + 28:9 Or, abhorred his prayer.made his prayer abominable.

11A rich man is wise in his own conceit; but an intelligent poor man will condemn him.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 7:12And it shall come to pass when ye shall have heard these ordinances, and shall have kept and done them, that the Lord thy God shall keep for thee the covenant and the mercy, which he sware to your fathers.

Psalms 7:15Behold, he has travailed with unrighteousness, he has conceived trouble, and brought forth iniquity.

Psalms 37:11My heart is troubled, my strength has failed me; and the light of mine eyes is not with me.

Proverbs 10:3The Lord will not famish a righteous soul: but he will overthrow the life of the ungodly.

Proverbs 21:20A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; but foolish men will swallow it up.

Proverbs 28:18He that walks justly is assisted: but he that walks in crooked ways shall be entangled therein.

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 →

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