7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: …
Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. …
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: …
He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 7)Note, 1. Religion is true wisdom, and it makes men wise in every relation. He that conscientiously keeps the law is wise, and he will be particularly a wise son , that is, will act discreetly towards his parents, for the law of God teaches him to do so. 2. Bad company is a great hindrance to religion. Those that are companions of riotous men , that choose such for their companions and delight in t…
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