Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth 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.
International Standard Version
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders 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.
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 When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh. 3 A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth. 4 A king, by justice, shall establish a land, - but, a man open to bribes, bringeth it to ruin.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise son, maketh a glad father, but, a foolish son, is the grief of his mother.
Luke 15:30
But, when, this thy son, who had devoured thy living with harlots, came, thou didst sacrifice, for him, the fatted calf;
Proverbs 6:26
Because, for the sake of an impure woman, a man may be brought even to a cake of bread, - and, a man's wife, for a precious soul, may hunt!
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son, maketh a glad father, - but, a dullard, despiseth his own mother.
Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and rejoice my heart, that I may answer him that reproacheth me in a matter.
Proverbs 28:7
He that keepeth instruction, is a son with discernment, but, a companion of squanderers, bringeth shame to his father.
Luke 15:13
And, after not many days, the younger son, gathering all together, left home for a country far away, and, there, squandered his substance with riotous living.
Proverbs 5:8-10
Keep far from her thy way, and do not go near the opening of her house:
Proverbs 21:17
A needy man, shall he be that loveth merriment, the lover of wine and oil, shall not become rich.
Proverbs 21:20
Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
Proverbs 23:15
My son! if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Proverbs 23:24-25
Greatly shall exult, the father of a righteous man, and, he that begetteth a wise son, shall rejoice in him:
Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
Luke 1:13-17
But the messenger said unto him - Do not fear, Zachariah! Inasmuch as thy supplication hath been hearkened to, - and, thy wife Elizabeth, shall bring forth a son to thee, and thou shalt call his name, John;