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Proverbs 28:9

World English Bible

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

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American Standard Version

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Christian Standard Bible

Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law — even his prayer is detestable.

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

New American Standard Bible

One who turns his ear away from listening to the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

New International Version

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.

New King James Version

One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

New Living Translation

God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.