Matthew Henry · Verse 9
The sinner at whose prayers God is angry, is one who obstinately refuses to obey God's commands.
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
BSB
Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
KJV
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
ASV
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.
BBE
As for the man whose ear is turned away from hearing the law, even his prayer is disgusting.
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