Proverbs 29:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

A son who loves wisdom makes his father happy. One who wastes his money on prostitutes will lose his wealth.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise. This will make me happy. Then I will be able to answer those who criticize me.

Luke 15:30

But then this son of yours comes home after wasting your money on prostitutes, and you kill the best calf for him!’

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their parents happy. Foolish children bring them shame.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish one makes his mother sad.

Luke 15:13

“A few days later the younger son gathered up all that he had and left. He traveled far away to another country, and there he wasted his money living like a fool.

Proverbs 28:7

A smart son obeys the laws, but a son who spends time with worthless people brings shame to his father.

Proverbs 6:26

A prostitute might cost a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man could cost you your life.

Proverbs 21:17

Loving pleasure leads to poverty. Wine and luxury will never make you wealthy.

Proverbs 28:19

Whoever works hard will have plenty to eat, but whoever wastes their time with dreams will always be poor.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, it makes me happy when you make a wise decision.

Proverbs 21:20

Wise people save the nice things they have. Fools use up everything as soon as they get it.