Proverbs 28:7

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.

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Berean Standard Bible
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
American Standard Version (1901)
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
Bible in Basic English
He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
Douay-Rheims 1899
He that keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
Free Bible Version
If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company you shame your father.
Geneva Bible 1599
He that keepeth the Law, is a childe of vnderstanding: but hee that feedeth the gluttons, shameth his father.
King James (Authorized) Version
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
One Unity Resource Bible
Whoever keeps the Torah ·Teaching· is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Translation for Translators
Young people who obey the laws are wise [IDM]; parents whose children associate with those who ◄carouse/go to wild parties► are humiliated/disgraced because of what their children do.
Unlocked Literal Bible
He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.