Proverbs 28:10
He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an euill way, shall fall into his owne pit, and the vpright shall inherite good things.
Geneva Bible 1599
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In Context
9He that turneth away his eare from hearing the Law, euen his prayer shalbe abominable.
11The riche man is wise in his owne conceite: but the poore that hath vnderstanding, can trie him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12For if ye hearken vnto these lawes, and obserue and doe them, then the Lord thy God shall keepe with thee the couenant, and the mercie which he sware vnto thy fathers.
Psalms 7:15Hee hath made a pitte and digged it, and is fallen into the pit that he made.
Psalms 37:11But meeke men shall possesse the earth, and shall haue their delite in the multitude of peace.
Proverbs 10:3The Lord will not famish the soule of the righteous: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and oyle: but a foolish man deuoureth it.
Proverbs 28:18He that walketh vprightly, shalbe saued: but he that is froward in his wayes, shall once 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 →