Proverbs 29:3

New Century Version

Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 15:20

Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children disrespect their mother.

Proverbs 21:17

Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and perfume will never be rich.

Proverbs 21:20

Wise people’s houses are full of the best foods and olive oil, but fools waste everything they have.

Proverbs 23:15

My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.

Proverbs 27:11

Be wise, my child, and make me happy. Then I can respond to any insult.

Proverbs 28:19

Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the ones who chase empty dreams instead will end up poor.

Proverbs 28:7

Children who obey what they have been taught are wise, but friends of troublemakers disgrace their parents.

Proverbs 6:26

A prostitute will treat you like a loaf of bread, and a woman who takes part in adultery may cost you your life.

Luke 15:13

Then the younger son gathered up all that was his and traveled far away to another country. There he wasted his money in foolish living.

Luke 15:30

But your other son, who wasted all your money on prostitutes, comes home, and you kill the fat calf for him!’