Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the perfect shall inherit good.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12And it shall come to pass, because ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep with thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers:
Psalms 7:15He hath 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 shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Proverbs 10:3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Proverbs 28:18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered: but he that 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 →