Cross References

Proverbs 28:7

The Message

Practice God’s law—get a reputation for wisdom; hang out with a loose crowd—embarrass your family.

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If you love wisdom, you’ll delight your parents, but you’ll destroy their trust if you run with prostitutes.

Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.

Anyone who robs father and mother and says, “So, what’s wrong with that?” is worse than a pirate.

Kids who lash out against their parents are an embarrassment and disgrace.