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Proverbs 28:7–9

The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,

but ma companion of gluttons shames his father.

Whoever multiplies his wealth nby interest and profit1

ogathers it for him who is pgenerous to the poor.

If one turns away his ear from hearing the law,

even his qprayer is an abomination.

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Proverbs 28:7–9 — The New International Version (NIV)

A discerning son heeds instruction,

but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor

amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.

If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,

even their prayers are detestable.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son:

But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance,

He shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,

Even his prayer shall be abomination.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)

Young people who obey the law are wise;

those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

Income from charging high interest rates

will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

God detests the prayers

of a person who ignores the law.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,

But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion

Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.

One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — New Century Version (NCV)

Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,

but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.

Some people get rich by overcharging others,

but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.

If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,

your prayers will not be heard.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;

But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,

Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

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

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Whoever follows ⸤God’s⸥ teachings is a wise son. 

Whoever associates with gluttons disgraces his father. 

Whoever becomes wealthy through ⸤unfair⸥ loans and interest 

collects them for the one who is kind to the poor. 

Surely the prayer of someone who refuses 

to listen to ⸤God’s⸥ teachings is disgusting. 

Proverbs 28:7–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

A discerning son keeps the law,

but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest

collects it for one who is kind to the poor.

Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law—

even his prayer is detestable.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Those who keep the law are wise children,

but companions of gluttons shame their parents.

One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest

gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.

When one will not listen to the law,

even one’s prayers are an abomination.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,

but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.

He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury

gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.

He who turns his ear from listening to instruction,

even his prayer is an abomination.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

A child who obeys the law understands what is right.

But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.

A person who increases his wealth by charging high interest

piles it up for someone who will be kind to poor people.

If you don’t pay attention to the law,

even your prayers are hated.

Proverbs 28:7–9 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

He who keeps the law is a discerning son,

But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury

Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,

Even his prayer is an abomination.


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