Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 28:7
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Berean Standard Bible
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
King James Version
Whoso 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.
American Standard Version
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 28
5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.
6 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.
7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.
9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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