Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit; but the whole-hearted shall inherit good.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him through.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12And it shall come to pass, because ye hearken to these ordinances, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep with thee the covenant and the mercy which He swore unto thy fathers,
Psalms 7:15(7-16) He hath digged a pit, and hollowed it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Proverbs 10:3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; but He thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Proverbs 28:18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved; but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
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 →