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Proverbs 28:7

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
Proverbs 28:7 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

6Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

8He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

9He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

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