Proverbs 28:7-9

Easy-to-Read Version

⁷A smart son obeys the laws, but a son who spends time with worthless people brings shame to his father.

⁸If you get rich by charging high interest rates, your wealth will go to someone who is kind to the poor.

⁹When people do not listen to God’s teachings, he does not listen to their prayers.

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)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)