Proverbs 28:10

Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way 1 will fall into his own pit, 1 but the blameless will have a good inheritance. 1

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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

9If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, 1 even his prayer is detestable. 1

11The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, 1 but a poor person who has understanding will find him out. 1

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 7:12If you listen to these decrees, and keep and do them, it will happen that Yahweh your God will keep with you the covenant and the faithfulness that he swore to your fathers.

Psalms 7:15He digs a pit and hollows it out 1 and then falls into the hole he has made. 1

Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land 1 and will delight in great prosperity. 1

Proverbs 10:3Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry, 1 but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked. 1

Proverbs 21:20Desirable treasure and oil are kept in the dwelling of the wise, 1 but a foolish person swallows it all up. 1

Proverbs 28:18Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, 1 but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall. 1

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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