Proverbs 29:3
King James Version (KJV)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
In context
1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:3 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.