Proverbs 28:10
He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
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9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
Cross References
Psalms 7:15He made a pit and digged it. And is fallen into the ditch which he made.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, And delight themselves in the fulness of prosperity.
Proverbs 10:3The LORD will not suffer the righteous to famish; But he disappointeth the craving of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of the wise; But the foolish man swalloweth them up.
Proverbs 28:18He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who 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 →