Proverbs 29:3

New International Reader's Version

A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad. But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates his mother.

Proverbs 21:17

Anyone who loves pleasure will become poor. Anyone who loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.

Proverbs 21:20

Wise people store up the best food and olive oil. But foolish people eat up everything they have.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will be very glad.

Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise and bring joy to my heart. Then I can answer anyone who makes fun of me.

Proverbs 28:19

Those who work their land will have plenty of food. But those who chase dreams will be very poor.

Proverbs 28:7

A child who understands what is right learns from instruction. But a child who likes to eat too much brings shame on his father.

Proverbs 6:26

A prostitute can be bought for only a loaf of bread. But another man’s wife hunts your very life.

Luke 15:13

“Not long after that, the younger son packed up all he had. Then he left for a country far away. There he wasted his money on wild living.

Luke 15:30

But this son of yours wasted your money with some prostitutes. Now he comes home. And for him you kill the fattest calf!’