Proverbs 28:10
Whoso causes 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.
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9He that turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
11The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that has understanding searches him out.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:12Wherefore it shall come to pass, if all of you hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD your God shall keep unto you the covenant and the mercy which he swore unto your fathers:
Psalms 7:15He made a pit, and dug it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth; 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 casts away the substance of the wicked.
Proverbs 21:20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spends it up.
Proverbs 28:18Whoso walks uprightly shall be saved: 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 →