Proverbs 29:3
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
In context
1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing. 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression, but a righteous man sings and rejoices.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:3 in the KJV
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:3 in the NIV
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.