Proverbs 28:7
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
In context
5 Evil men don’t understand justice; but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:7 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.
- DBY 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.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.