Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—
even his prayer is detestable.(A)

10 The one who leads the upright into an evil way
will fall into his own pit,(B)
but the blameless will inherit what is good.(C)

11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes,
but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

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If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
    even their prayers are detestable.(A)

10 Whoever leads the upright along an evil path
    will fall into their own trap,(B)
    but the blameless will receive a good inheritance.

11 The rich are wise in their own eyes;
    one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

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