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Proverbs 28:7
He who keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
Proverbs 28:7 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 28:7 in other translations
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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In context
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things].
6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [is] rich.
7 He who keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.
10 Whoever causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession.
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