Proverbs 29:3

The Flourishing of the Righteous

2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

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Berean Standard Bible
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
American Standard Version (1901)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
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.
Douay-Rheims 1899
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
Free Bible Version
A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.
Geneva Bible 1599
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
King James (Authorized) Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
One Unity Resource Bible
Whoever 'ahav ·affectionately loves· wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Translation for Translators
Those who are eager to become wise cause their parents to be glad; those who spend their time with prostitutes will end up giving all their money to them.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
Noah Webster Bible
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.
Young's Literal Translation
A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.