A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

谨守律法的，是智慧之子；与贪食人作伴的，却羞辱其父。

谨守教诲的，是聪明之子；与贪食者为伍的，却羞辱其父。

谨守教诲的，是聪明之子；与贪食者为伍的，却羞辱其父。

遵守律法的是智慧之子，与贪食者为伍令父蒙羞。

谨守训诲的，是聪明的人；与贪食的人作伴的，却使父亲蒙羞。

谨守律法的，是有悟性之子；结交贪食者的，使他的父亲受辱。

謹守律法的，是智慧之子；與貪食人作伴的，卻羞辱其父。

謹守教誨的，是聰明之子；與貪食者為伍的，卻羞辱其父。

謹守教誨的，是聰明之子；與貪食者為伍的，卻羞辱其父。

遵守律法的是智慧之子，與貪食者為伍令父蒙羞。

謹守訓誨的，是聰明的人；與貪食的人作伴的，卻使父親蒙羞。

恪守指教的、是明達之子；跟貪喫的人作伴的、羞辱了父親。

謹守律法的，是有悟性之子；結交貪食者的，使他的父親受辱。

守法律者為智子、侶饕餮者辱其父、

守律法者、有智之子、從惡黨者、貽父之羞。

守律法者為賢子、結交饕餮者致父羞、

A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

A child who understands what is right learns from instruction. But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.

The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

He who keeps the Law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.

Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

Whoso keepeth the law[ is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous[ men] shameth his father.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

For there has already been enough time spent in doing what the pagans choose to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and lawless idolatry.So they are surprised that you don’t plunge with them into the same flood of wild living— and they slander you.

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.

The one who robs his father or mother and says,“ That’s no sin,” is a companion to a man who destroys.

The one who assaults his father and evicts his mother is a disgraceful and shameful son.

But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.’

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding;furthermore, if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living.

My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commands;for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being.Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.Don’t consider yourself to be wise; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones.Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest;then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine.Do not despise the Lord’s instruction, my son, and do not loathe His discipline;for the Lord disciplines the one He loves, just as a father, the son he delights in.Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire compares with her.Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor.Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful.She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.The Lord founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.By His knowledge the watery depths broke open, and the clouds dripped with dew.Maintain your competence and discretion. My son, don’t lose sight of them.They will be life for you and adornment for your neck.Then you will go safely on your way; your foot will not stumble.When you lie down, you will not be afraid; you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.Don’t fear sudden danger or the ruin of the wicked when it comes,for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from a snare.When it is in your power, don’t withhold good from the one it belongs to.Don’t say to your neighbor,“ Go away! Come back later. I’ll give it tomorrow”— when it is there with you.Don’t plan any harm against your neighbor, for he trusts you and lives near you.Don’t accuse anyone without cause, when he has done you no harm.Don’t envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;for the devious are detestable to the Lord, but He is a friend to the upright.The Lord’s curse is on the household of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous;He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble.The wise will inherit honor, but He holds up fools to dishonor.

Listen, my son, and be wise; keep your mind on the right course.Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine or with those who gorge themselves on meat.For the drunkard and the glutton will become poor, and grogginess will clothe them in rags.Listen to your father who gave you life, and don’t despise your mother when she is old.