Proverbs 28:7-9

Living Bible

⁷Young men who are wise obey the law; a son who is a member of a lawless gang is a shame to his father.

⁸Income from exploiting the poor will end up in the hands of someone who pities them.

⁹God doesn’t listen to the prayers of those who flout the law.

Proverbs 28:7-9

New International Version

⁷A discerning son heeds instruction,
but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.^(A)

⁸Whoever increases wealth by taking interest^(B) or profit from the poor
amasses it for another,^(C) who will be kind to the poor.^(D)

⁹If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,
even their prayers are detestable.^(E)

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