Proverbs 28:9

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 109:7

When he is judged, he will be found guilty! Then his prayer will be regarded as sinful.

Psalm 66:18

If I had harbored sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

Psalm 94:20

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

Proverbs 10:3

The Lord satisfies the appetite of the righteous, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord abhors the sacrifices of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

Proverbs 21:13

The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.

Proverbs 21:27

The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Isaiah 41:24

Look, you are nothing, and your accomplishments are nonexistent; the one who chooses to worship you is disgusting.

Jeremiah 14:12

Even if they fast, I will not hear their cries for help. Even if they offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will kill them through wars, famines, and plagues.”

John 9:31

We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but if anyone is devout and does his will, God listens to him.