Whoever turns his ear from hearing the teaching—even his prayer is an abomination.
In context
7Whoever keeps the teaching is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. 8Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and gain gathers it for one who is kind to the poor. 9Whoever turns his ear from hearing the teaching—even his prayer is an abomination. 10Whoever leads the upright astray on an evil road will fall into his own pit, but those of integrity will inherit good. 11A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
