Proverbs 28:7

Easy To Read Version

A person who obeys the law is smart. But the person who becomes friends with worthless people brings shame to his father.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:26

A person who steals from his father and chases his mother away is a disgusting, shameful person.

Proverbs 28:24

A person might steal from his father and mother. That person might say, “I did nothing wrong.” But that person is as bad as a man who comes in and smashes everything in the house.

Proverbs 29:15

Spankings and teachings are good for children. If parents let a child do whatever he wants, then he will bring shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:3

If a person loves wisdom, then his father is very happy. But if a person wastes his money on prostitutes, {\cf2\super [36]} then he will lose his wealth.

Luke 15:13

Then the younger son gathered up all that he had and left. He traveled far away to another country. There the son wasted his money living like a fool.

Luke 15:30

But your other son has wasted all your money on prostitutes. {\cf2\super [260]} Then he comes home, and you kill the fat calf for him!’