Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys 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.
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.
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
but when the wicked rule, people groan.
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
but a man who demands “contributions”
demolishes it.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
Solomon’s proverbs:
but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
Luke 15:30
Proverbs 6:26
but an adulteress
Proverbs 15:20
but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 27:11
so that I can answer anyone who taunts me.
Proverbs 28:7
but a companion of gluttons humiliates his father.
Luke 15:13
Proverbs 5:8-10
Don’t go near the door of her house.
Proverbs 21:17
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
Proverbs 21:20
but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 23:15
my heart will indeed rejoice.
Proverbs 23:24-25
and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Proverbs 28:19
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
Luke 1:13-17
But the angel said to him:
because your prayer has been heard.
Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,
and you will name him John.