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Proverbs 28:9 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Proverbs 28:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 28 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.”
Proverbs 28:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 28:9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination—Willful rejection of torah (God's instruction) renders one's tefillah (prayer) into to'evah (abomination, detestable thing). This shocking verdict reveals that liturgy divorced from obedience offends God.The principle echoes Isaiah 1:15: 'When ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you... your hands are full of blood.' Psalm 66:18: 'If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.' The relationship is covenantal—those who turn away the ear from God's word cannot expect Him to inc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 28:9
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“the Lord wouldn't have listened.”
“but”
“and turned their backs”
“but the prayer of the upright is his delight.”
“let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.”
“I will hide my eyes from you. Yes”
“and has shut the door”
“and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? when you see the naked”
“he will also cry out”