Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:3
“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:3 Context
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
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Translation Details for Proverbs 29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Other Translations for Proverbs 29:3
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 29:3
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:3
29:4 Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes.
Whoso loueth wisedome, reioyceth his father: but hee that keepeth company with harlots, spendeth his substance.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes {his} wealth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth `his' substance.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
- Darby Bible
He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- World English Bible
A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible