Proverbs 28:10
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Berean Standard Bible
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In Context
9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12If you listen to these ordinances and keep them carefully, then the LORD your God will keep His covenant and the loving devotion that He swore to your fathers.
Psalms 7:15He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.
Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
Proverbs 10:3The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 28:18He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly 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 →