Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

New American Standard Bible

He who keeps the law is a discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.

A Conservative Version

He who keeps the law is a wise son, but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

American Standard Version

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Amplified


He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

He watching the law a son understanding: and the companion of squanderers will shame his father.

King James 2000

Whosoever keeps the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shames his father.

Lexham Expanded Bible

He who keeps instruction [is] a child of understanding, but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.

Modern King James verseion

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Whoso keepeth the law, is a child of understanding; but he that feedeth riotous men, shameth his father.

NET Bible

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

New Heart English Bible

Whoever keeps the Law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

The Emphasized Bible

He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.

Webster

He who keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

World English Bible

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
the law
תּרה תּורה 
Towrah 
law
Usage: 219

is a wise
בּין 
Biyn 
Usage: 169

but he that is a companion
רעה 
Ra`ah 
Usage: 171

of riotous
זלל 
Zalal 
Usage: 9

כּלם 
Kalam 
Usage: 38

References

Easton

Context Readings

All About Life

6 Better a poor man who lives with integrity
than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.
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.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

Proverbs 2:1-6

My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,

Proverbs 3:1-35

My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;

Proverbs 19:26

The one who assaults his father and evicts his mother
is a disgraceful and shameful son.

Proverbs 23:19-22

Listen, my son, and be wise;
keep your mind on the right course.

Proverbs 28:24

The one who robs his father or mother
and says, “That’s no sin,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.

Proverbs 29:15

A rod of correction imparts wisdom,
but a youth left to himself
is a disgrace to his mother.

Luke 15:13

Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living.

Luke 15:30

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.’

1 Peter 4:3-4

For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the pagans choose to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and lawless idolatry.

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