Proverbs 28:10
He that misguideth the upright into a hurtful way! into his own pit, he himself, shall fall, but, men of integrity, shall inherit good.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing instruction, even his prayer, is an abomination.
11Wise in his own eyes, is the man that is rich, but, a poor man of discernment, searcheth him out.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12Then shall it come to pass if ye will hearken unto these regulations, and keep and do them, then will Yahweh thy God keep with thee the covenant and the lovingkindness which he sware unto thy fathers;
Psalms 7:15A pit, he cut out, and digged it, and then fell into the ditch he had made:
Psalms 37:11But, the patient oppressed-ones, shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves over the abundance of prosperity.
Proverbs 10:3Yahweh, suffereth not to famish, the soul of the righteous, but, the desire of the lawless, he thrusteth away.
Proverbs 21:20Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
Proverbs 28:18He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one.
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 →