Proverbs 28:7

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 28:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.
Proverbs 28:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son, etc.] That observes the law of God; for, though he cannot perfectly keep it, yet he delights in it after the inward man; and with his spirit serves it, from a principle of love, in faith, and with a view to the glory of God, without mercenary and sinister ends. Such a man enjoys peace, and has a reward “in” though not “for” keeping the commands of it; so that it is his wisdom to observe it; and he may be truly called a wise man, (<050406>Deuteronomy 4:6); Or that observes the law or commandments of his parents, which they enjoin him; (see <200620> Proverbs 6:20,21); and particularly the law of God, which requires honour and obedience to be given to…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Pro 17:25). riotous men--or, "gluttons" (Pro 23:20-21).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“28:7 their parents: This proverb applies to both fathers and mothers.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“keepeth: Pro 2:1-6, 3:1-35 but: Pro 28:24, Pro 19:26, Pro 23:19-22, Pro 29:3, Pro 29:15; Luk 15:13, Luk 15:30; Pe1 4:3, Pe1 4:4 is a companion of riotous men: or, feedeth gluttons Proverbs 28:8”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“7 He who keepeth instruction is a wise son; But he that is a companion of profligates bringeth his father into shame. We have translated תורה at Pro 28:4 by "law;" here it includes the father's instruction regarding the right way of life. נוצר תּורה, according to the nearest lying syntax, has to be taken as pred. זוללים are such as squander their means and destroy their health, vid., under Pro 23:20. רעה signifies, as frequently from the idea of (cf. Pro 29:3) pasturing, or properly of tending, to take care of, and to have fellowship with. יכלים shall put to shame denotes both that he himself does disgrace to him, and that he brings disgrace to him on the part of others. Proverbs 28:8”
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