Proverbs 28:7
What does Proverbs 28:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that keepeth the law, is a wise son: but he that feedeth gluttons, shameth his father.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
- 1 Peter 4:3
For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries:
- Proverbs 3:1
My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:
- Luke 15:30
but when this thy son came, who hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou killedst for him the fatted calf.
- Proverbs 23:19
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
- Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee;
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