Proverbs 28:7
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
In context
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: But such as keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: But they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, Than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be abomination. 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit: But the upright shall have good things in possession.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 28:7 in the NIV
A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 28:7 in the ESV
The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.