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

Proverbs 28:9 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૮:૯
જે માણસ નીતિનિયમ પાળતો નથી અને પોતાના કાન અવળા ફેરવી નાખે છે, તેની પ્રાર્થના પણ કંટાળાજનક છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २८:९
जो अपना कान व्यवस्था सुनने से मोड़ लेता है, उसकी प्रार्थना घृणित ठहरती है।

In context

7Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

8He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

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

10Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.

11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

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