Proverbs 28:7–9
Proverbs 28:7–9 — The New International Version (NIV)
7 A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
8 Whoever increases wealth by taking interest or profit from the poor
amasses it for another, who will be kind to the poor.
9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)
7 Young people who obey the law are wise;
those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.
8 Income from charging high interest rates
will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
9 God detests the prayers
of a person who ignores the law.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
7 Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son,
But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion
Gathers it for him who will pity the poor.
9 One who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — New Century Version (NCV)
7 Children who obey what they have been taught are wise,
but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.
8 Some people get rich by overcharging others,
but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.
9 If you refuse to obey what you have been taught,
your prayers will not be heard.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son;
But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
8 He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase,
Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor.
9 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)
7 Whoever follows ⸤God’s⸥ teachings is a wise son.
Whoever associates with gluttons disgraces his father.
8 Whoever becomes wealthy through ⸤unfair⸥ loans and interest
collects them for the one who is kind to the poor.
9 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)
7 A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.
9 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)
7 Those who keep the law are wise children,
but companions of gluttons shame their parents.
8 One who augments wealth by exorbitant interest
gathers it for another who is kind to the poor.
9 When one will not listen to the law,
even one’s prayers are an abomination.
Proverbs 28:7–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
7 He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,
but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.
8 He who augments his wealth with interest and with usury
gathers it for him who is kind to the poor.
9 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)
7 A child who obeys the law understands what is right.
But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.
8 A person who increases his wealth by charging high interest
piles it up for someone who will be kind to poor people.
9 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)
7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.