Pro 28:7 | KingComments | STEP | A person who is obedient to the law proves that he is “a discerning son”. His father has taught and demonstrated by his example to him the importance of observing the law: the discerning son has taken that teaching to heart. As a result, he makes wise choices and is a joy to his father. A son “who is a companion of gluttons” – for example, indulging in eating and drinking and sexuality – has taken no notice of his father’s teaching. He has not said, “Depart from me, evildoers, that I may observe the commandments of my God” ( ). Instead, he has chosen his own friends who are transgressing boundaries in all kinds of areas. He is a debaucher. This bad company and debauched life are much to the grievance of his father, whom he also “humiliates” by his behavior. He throws defamation on his entire family.

‏ Proverbs 28:7

A Discerning Son or a Son Who Humiliates

A person who is obedient to the law proves that he is “a discerning son”. His father has taught and demonstrated by his example to him the importance of observing the law: the discerning son has taken that teaching to heart. As a result, he makes wise choices and is a joy to his father.

A son “who is a companion of gluttons” – for example, indulging in eating and drinking and sexuality – has taken no notice of his father’s teaching. He has not said, “Depart from me, evildoers, that I may observe the commandments of my God” (Psa 119:115). Instead, he has chosen his own friends who are transgressing boundaries in all kinds of areas. He is a debaucher. This bad company and debauched life are much to the grievance of his father, whom he also “humiliates” by his behavior. He throws defamation on his entire family.