Deuteronomy 21:20

Translations

Modern

…and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”

Traditional

And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.

Literal

…and they shall say to the elders of his city, “Our son, this one, is stubborn and rebellious; he will not listen to our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.”

Latin

…dicentque ad eos: Filius noster iste protervus et contumax est: monita nostra audire contemnit, comessationibus vacat, et luxuriæ atque conviviis:

Original

Hebrew

English

…and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”

Notes

Deuteronomy 21:20

Calling someone a glutton and a drunkard was probably a common saying that implied self-indulgence and laziness. Such a person was seen as worthless, rebelling against both parents and the community, as well as God's authority (see Proverbs 23:20–21).

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Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
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Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Proverbs 23:19–21
Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course.
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Proverbs 19:26
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

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