Proverbs 28:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 28:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 28:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 28:9 — KJV
“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.”
— Proverbs 28:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 28:9 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:9
“And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month. that...: Heb. that understood in hearing”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:9: ear, hearing, law
“And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. and will...: Heb. not to hearken”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:9: away, ear, even
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:9: turneth, away, ear
“When all Israel is come to appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this law before all Israel in their hearing.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:9: ear, hearing, law
“And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. draweth: Heb. is weak the day groweth to an end: Heb. it is the pitching time of the day home: Heb. to thy tent”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 28:9: ear, law, even
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