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Proverbs 28:7
Lexham English Bible
Proverbs 28:7
Lexham English Bible
7 He who keeps instruction is a child of understanding,
but the companion of gluttons will shame his father.
Proverbs 28:7
New English Translation
Proverbs 28:7
New English Translation
7 The one who keeps the law[a] is a discerning child,[b]
but a companion of gluttons brings shame to[c] his parents.[d]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 28:7 tn The Hebrew word could refer (1) to “instruction” by the father (cf. NCV) or (2) the Mosaic law (so most English versions). The chapter seems to be stressing religious obedience, so the referent is probably the law. Besides, the father’s teaching will be what the law demands, and the one who associates with gluttons is not abiding by the law.
- Proverbs 28:7 tn Heb “son,” but the immediate context does not suggest limiting this only to male children.
- Proverbs 28:7 sn The companion of gluttons shames his father and his family because such a life style as he now embraces is both unruly and antisocial.
- Proverbs 28:7 tn Heb “father,” but the immediate context does not suggest limiting this only to the male parent.
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