# He who keeps the law To "keep the law" means to do what God's law requires. Alternate translation: "He who obeys God's law" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) # a son who has understanding The abstract noun "understanding" can be expressed as a verb. Alternate translation: "a son who understands" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]]) # of gluttons "of people who eat too much." A "glutton" is a person who often eats and drinks excessively. # shames his father "puts his father to shame" or "dishonors his father"