King James Version
Proverbs 28:7 in the King James Version says “Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion: or, f...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion: or, feedeth gluttons”
Proverbs 28:7 · KJV
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion: or, feedeth gluttons
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. unjust: Heb. by increase
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Whoso keepeth”
H5341to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
“son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“but he that is a companion”
H7462to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
“his father”
H1father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
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