Proverbs 28:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

A smart son obeys the laws, but a son who spends time with worthless people brings shame to his father.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:3

A son who loves wisdom makes his father happy. One who wastes his money on prostitutes will lose his wealth.

Luke 15:13

“A few days later the younger son gathered up all that he had and left. He traveled far away to another country, and there he wasted his money living like a fool.

Proverbs 29:15

Punishment and discipline can make children wise, but children who are never corrected will bring shame to their mother.

Proverbs 28:24

Someone might steal from their parents and say, “I did nothing wrong.” But that person is as bad as an enemy who smashes everything in the house.

Proverbs 19:26

Those who would steal from their father and chase away their mother are disgusting, shameful people.

Luke 15:30

But then this son of yours comes home after wasting your money on prostitutes, and you kill the best calf for him!’