Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:9
American Standard Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
Amplified® Bible
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law [of God and man], even his prayer is an abomination, hateful {and} revolting [to God].
Contemporary English Version
God cannot stand the prayers of anyone who disobeys his Law.
Darby English Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Good News Bible
If you do not obey the law, God will find your prayers too hateful to hear.
King James Version
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
New American Standard Bible
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
New International Version
If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law,
even his prayers are detestable.
New King James Version
One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, God regards his prayer as an abomination.
Revised Standard Version
If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer `is' an abomination.
