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Berean Standard Bible

“Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.”

Proverbs 28:9

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Proverbs 28 contrasts the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing honesty, justice and humility.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que aparta su oído para no oir la ley, su oración también es abominable.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El que no presta atención a la ley aun sus oraciones son detestables.

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