Proverbs 28:7 “A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces…”

Proverbs 28:7

A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Geneva Bible 1599

He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.

Darby Translation

Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.

Bible in Basic English

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.

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Cross references

“keepeth”

Proverbs 2:1–6 Proverbs 3:1–35

Proverbs 2:1–6 · BSB

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Proverbs 3:1–35 · BSB

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

“but”

Proverbs 29:3 Proverbs 29:15 Proverbs 28:24 Proverbs 19:26 Proverbs 23:19–22 Luke 15:13

Proverbs 29:3 · BSB

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 29:15 · BSB

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 28:24 · BSB

He who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.

Proverbs 19:26 · BSB

He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 23:19–22 · BSB

Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.

Luke 15:13 · BSB

After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

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