Strong's Lexicon A discerning מֵבִ֑ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard son בֵּ֣ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1121: 1) son, grandson, child, member of a group 1a) son, male child 1b) grandson 1c) children (pl. - male and female) 1d) youth, young men (pl.) 1e) young (of animals) 1f) sons (as characterisation, i.e. sons of injustice [for un- righteous men] or sons of God [for angels] 1g) people (of a nation) (pl.) 1h) of lifeless things, i.e. sparks, stars, arrows (fig.) 1i) a member of a guild, order, class keeps נוֹצֵ֣ר (nō·w·ṣêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5341: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle) the law, תּ֭וֹרָה (tō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 8451: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law but a companion וְרֹעֶה (wə·rō·‘eh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7462: 1) to pasture, tend, graze, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tend, pasture 1a1a) to shepherd 1a1b) of ruler, teacher (fig) 1a1c) of people as flock (fig) 1a1d) shepherd, herdsman (subst) 1a2) to feed, graze 1a2a) of cows, sheep etc (literal) 1a2b) of idolater, Israel as flock (fig) 1b) (Hiphil) shepherd, shepherdess 2) to associate with, be a friend of (meaning probable) 2a) (Qal) to associate with 2b) (Hithpael) to be companions 3) (Piel) to be a special friend of gluttons זֽ֝וֹלְלִ֗ים (zō·wl·lîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 2151: 1) to be worthless, be vile, be insignificant, be light 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be worthless, be insignificant 1a2) to make light of, squander, be lavish with 2) to shake, tremble, quake 1a) (Niphal) to shake, quake disgraces יַכְלִ֥ים (yaḵ·lîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3637: 1) to insult, shame, humiliate, blush, be ashamed, be put to shame, be reproached, be put to confusion, be humiliated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be humiliated, be ashamed 1a2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to put to shame, insult, humiliate, cause shame to 1b2) to exhibit shame 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be insulted, be humiliated 1c2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded his father. אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers -- of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush. Holman Christian Standard Bible A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. New American Standard Bible He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. King James Bible Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father. Parallel Verses New International Version A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. New Living Translation Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents. English Standard Version The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding, but a companion of gluttons shames his father. New American Standard Bible He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. King James Bible Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. Holman Christian Standard Bible A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. International Standard Version Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father. NET Bible The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents. American Standard Version Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father. English Revised Version Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of gluttonous men shameth his father. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is keeping the law is an intelligent son, And a friend of gluttons, Doth cause his father to blush. Cross References Proverbs 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: Proverbs 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 28:6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. Proverbs 28:4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. Proverbs 28:8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. Proverbs 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. 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