Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.
New American Standard Bible
But he who
King James Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Holman Bible
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
A Conservative Version
He who loves wisdom delights his father, but he who keeps company with harlots wastes [his] substance.
American Standard Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance.
Amplified
A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,
But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
Bible in Basic English
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
Darby Translation
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
Julia Smith Translation
A man loving wisdom will gladden his father: and he feeding harlots shall destroy riches.
King James 2000
Whosoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots wastes his substance.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad, but the friend of prostitutes will squander his wealth.
Modern King James verseion
Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father; but a companion of harlots wastes wealth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso loveth wisdom, maketh his father a glad man; but he that keepeth harlots, spendeth away that he hath.
NET Bible
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
New Heart English Bible
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
The Emphasized Bible
A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth.
Webster
He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
World English Bible
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Youngs Literal Translation
A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
Themes
Children » Promises and assurances to
Company » Those that keep company with harlots
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Joy
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Joy
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantoness
Wisdom » Those that love wisdom
Women » Harlots » Warnings against
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
Topics
Interlinear
'ab
Ra`ah
References
American
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
2 As the righteous grow powerful, people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, people groan. 3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. 4 A king brings stability to a land through justice, but a man who takes bribes brings it to ruin.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother.
Luke 15:30
But this son of yours spent your money on prostitutes, and when he came back, you killed the fattened calf for him!'
Proverbs 6:26
because the price of a whore is a loaf of bread, and an adulterous woman stalks a man's precious life.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
Proverbs 28:7
Whoever keeps the Law is a discerning son, but whoever keeps company with gluttons brings shame to his father.
Luke 15:13
A few days later, the younger son gathered everything he owned and traveled to a distant country. There he wasted it all on wild living.
Proverbs 5:8-10
Keep far away from her, and don't go near the entrance to her house,
Proverbs 21:17
Pleasure lovers become poor; loving wine and oil doesn't bring riches.
Proverbs 21:20
Precious treasures and oil are found where the wise live, but a foolish man devours them.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.
Proverbs 23:24-25
The father of a righteous person will greatly rejoice; whoever fathers a wise son will be glad because of him.
Proverbs 28:19
Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.
Luke 1:13-17
But the angel told him, "Stop being afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John.