Proverbs 28:9
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
In context
6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways. 7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. 8 Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. 10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. 11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 28:9 in the KJV
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be abomination.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:9 in the NIV
If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.