Proverbs 28:9

A Conservative Version

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Cross References

Psalm 66:18

If I regard iniquity in my heart, LORD will not hear.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Psalm 109:7

When he is judged, let him come forth guilty, and let his prayer be turned into sin.

Proverbs 21:13

He who stops his ears at the cry of a poor man, he also shall cry, but shall not be heard.

John 9:31

And we know that God does not listen to sinners, but if any man is a worshiper of God, and does his will, he listens to this man.

Proverbs 10:3

LORD will not allow the soul of a righteous man to famish, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind!

Isaiah 41:24

Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work is of naught. An abomination is he who chooses you.

Psalm 94:20

Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with thee, which frames mischief by statute?

Jeremiah 14:12

When they fast, I will not hear their cry. And when they offer burnt-offering and meal-offering, I will not accept them. But I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.