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Proverbs 28:7

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

Proverbs 28:7 · Young's Literal Translation

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Proverbs 28:7 in other translations

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.

WEB World English Bible

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 Those forsaking the law praise the wicked, Those keeping the law plead against them.

5 Evil men understand not judgment, And those seeking Jehovah understand all.

6 Better is the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse of ways who is rich.

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

8 Whoso is multiplying his wealth by biting and usury, For one favouring the poor doth gather it.

9 Whoso is turning his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

10 Whoso is causing the upright to err in an evil way, Into his own pit he doth fall, And the perfect do inherit good.

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