Proverbs 28:10
Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way,he will fall into his own trap;but the blameless will inherit good.
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9He who turns 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 who has understanding sees through him.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12It shall happen, because you listen to these ordinances, and keep and do them, that the Lord your God will keep with you the covenant and the loving kindness which he swore to your fathers:
Psalms 7:15He has dug a hole,and has fallen into the pit which he made.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land,and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.ZAYIN
Proverbs 10:3The Lord will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise;but a foolish man swallows it up.
Proverbs 28:18Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
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 →