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Proverbs 28:7

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Those who heed instruction are discerning children,

but companions of gluttons disgrace their parents.y

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Cross references

  1. yPr 23:19–21

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A discerning son heeds instruction,

but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A discerning son keeps the law,

but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

NLTNew Living Translation

Young people who obey the law are wise;

those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,

but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.

KJV 1900King James Version

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son:

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