Pro 28:7 | NETfull | STEP | The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

Proverbs 28:7

7 The one who keeps the law ^{▼▼ The Hebrew word could refer (1) to “instruction” by the father (cf. NCV) or (2) the Mosaic law (so most English versions). The chapter seems to be stressing religious obedience, so the referent is probably the law. Besides, the father’s teaching will be what the law demands, and the one who associates with gluttons is not abiding by the law.} is a discerning child, ^{▼▼ Heb “son,” but the immediate context does not suggest limiting this only to male children.}
but a companion of gluttons brings shame ^{▼▼ The companion of gluttons shames his father and his family because such a life style as he now embraces is both unruly and antisocial.} to his parents. ^{▼▼ Heb “father,” but the immediate context does not suggest limiting this only to the male parent.}