Proverbs 28:7-9
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised
7 A discerning son keeps the law,
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.(A)
8 Whoever increases his wealth through excessive interest(B)
collects it for one who is kind to the poor.(C)
9 Anyone who turns his ear away from hearing the law –
even his prayer is detestable.(D)
Proverbs 28:7-9
New King James Version
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,
(A)Even his prayer is an abomination.
Proverbs 28:7-9
New International Reader's Version
7 A child who understands what is right learns from instruction.
But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.
8 Someone might get rich by taking interest or profit from poor people.
But that person only piles up wealth for someone who will be kind to poor people.
9 If you don’t pay attention to my instruction,
even your prayers are hated.
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