Proverbs Chapter 28 verse 7 Holy Bible

ASV Proverbs 28:7

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
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BBE Proverbs 28:7

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who keeps company with feasters puts shame on his father.
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DARBY Proverbs 28:7

Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
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KJV Proverbs 28:7

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


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WEB Proverbs 28:7

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
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YLT Proverbs 28:7

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

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 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.

Ellicott's Commentary