Bible verse

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 29:3 · BSB

Proverbs 29:3 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.

1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.

5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

7 The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.

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Proverbs 29:3 in other translations

KJV

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.

ASV

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

ERV

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

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