Proverbs 28:7
New International Version
A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

New Living Translation
Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

English Standard Version
The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

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

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

New King James Version
Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

New American Standard Bible
He who keeps the Law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

NASB 1995
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

NASB 1977
He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Legacy Standard Bible
He who observes the law is a son who understands, But he who befriends gluttons humiliates his father.

Amplified Bible
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].

Christian Standard Bible
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

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

Contemporary English Version
It makes good sense to obey the Law of God, but you disgrace your parents if you make friends with worthless nobodies.

English Revised Version
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever follows [God's] teachings is a wise son. Whoever associates with gluttons disgraces his father.

Good News Translation
Young people who obey the law are intelligent. Those who make friends with good-for-nothings are a disgrace to their parents.

International Standard Version
Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.

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

NET Bible
The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

New Heart English Bible
Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Webster's Bible Translation
He who 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Whoever is keeping the Law is an intelligent son, "" And a friend of gluttons "" Causes his father to blush.

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

Smith's Literal Translation
He watching the law a son understanding: and the companion of squanderers will shame his father.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son. But whoever feeds gluttons brings shame to his father.

New American Bible
Whoever heeds instruction is a wise son, but whoever joins with wastrels disgraces his father.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who keep the law are wise children, but companions of gluttons shame their parents.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He who keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is engaged in vanity shames his father.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He that keeps the law is an intelligent son and he that serves worthlessness shames his father.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
A wise son observeth the teaching; but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
A wise son keeps the law: but he that keeps up debauchery dishonours his father.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Boldness of the Righteous
6Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse. 7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. 8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.…

Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Proverbs 13:1
A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 23:24-25
The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. / May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!

Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Ephesians 6:1-3
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Luke 15:11-32
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ...

1 Samuel 2:12
Now the sons of Eli were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD

1 Samuel 8:3
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

2 Timothy 3:2
For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,

Matthew 15:4-6
For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ / he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Deuteronomy 21:18-21
If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, / his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, / and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” ...

Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

1 Kings 1:6
(His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)


Treasury of Scripture

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shames his father.

keepeth

Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

Proverbs 3:1
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

but

Proverbs 28:24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

Proverbs 19:26
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

Proverbs 23:19-22
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way…

is a companion of riotous men

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Proverbs 28
1. general observations of impiety and integrity














A discerning son
The Hebrew word for "discerning" is "מֵבִין" (mevin), which implies understanding, insight, and wisdom. In the biblical context, discernment is a highly valued trait, often associated with the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on God's wisdom. A discerning son is one who seeks to understand and apply God's principles in his life. This phrase highlights the importance of wisdom and understanding in maintaining a righteous path, reflecting the biblical emphasis on the pursuit of knowledge and insight as a means to live a life pleasing to God.

keeps the law
The phrase "keeps the law" refers to the Hebrew word "שׁוֹמֵר" (shomer), meaning to guard, observe, or preserve. In the context of the Old Testament, "the law" refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain God's commandments and instructions for His people. Keeping the law implies a commitment to living according to God's standards and commands. This phrase underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's word as a demonstration of one's love and respect for Him.

but a companion of gluttons
The term "companion" comes from the Hebrew "רֵעַ" (rea), meaning friend or associate. "Gluttons" is translated from "זוֹלֵל" (zolel), which refers to those who are indulgent, particularly in eating and drinking. In the ancient world, gluttony was often associated with a lack of self-control and moral decay. This phrase warns against associating with those who indulge in excess and lack discipline, as such companionship can lead one away from righteous living. It serves as a cautionary note about the influence of one's social circle on personal character and behavior.

disgraces his father
The word "disgraces" is derived from the Hebrew "מַכְלִים" (makhlim), meaning to bring shame or dishonor. In biblical times, family honor was of utmost importance, and a child's actions could significantly impact the family's reputation. This phrase highlights the consequences of poor choices and associations, emphasizing that living a life contrary to God's commands not only affects the individual but also brings shame to one's family. It serves as a reminder of the broader implications of personal conduct and the responsibility to uphold family and community values.

Verse 7. - Whoso keepeth the Law is a wise son. "Law" is torah, as ver. 4; but it seems here to include not only the Decalogue, but also the father's instruction and commands. Such an obedient and prudent son brings honour and joy to a parent's heart (see Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 29:3). He that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father; literally, he that feedeth, hath fellowship with, gluttons (Proverbs 23:20). The son who herds with debauchers, and wastes his substance in riotous living, brings shame on, wounds, and insults, all connected with him. Such a one transgresses the Law and his father's commands, and brings them into contempt (comp. Proverbs 27:11). Hence the antithesis of the two clauses. Septuagint, "He that cherishes debauchery (ποιμαίνει ἀσωτίαν) dishonours his father." Ἀσωτία occurs only in 2 Macc. 6:4, but is common in the New Testament; e.g., Ephesians 5:18; Titus 1:6.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A discerning
מֵבִ֑ין (mê·ḇîn)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

son
בֵּ֣ן (bên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

keeps
נוֹצֵ֣ר (nō·w·ṣêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep

the law,
תּ֭וֹרָה (tō·w·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law

but a companion
וְרֹעֶה (wə·rō·‘eh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with

of gluttons
זֽ֝וֹלְלִ֗ים (zō·wl·lîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2151: To shake, to quake, to be loose morally, worthless, prodigal

disgraces
יַכְלִ֥ים (yaḵ·lîm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3637: To wound, to taunt, insult

his father.
אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father


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