Proverbs 29:3

New King James Version

Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him who reproaches me.

Luke 15:30

But as soon as this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with harlots, you killed the fatted calf for him.’

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Luke 15:13

And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living.

Proverbs 28:7

Whoever keeps the law is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Proverbs 6:26

For by means of a harlot A man is reduced to a crust of bread; And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.

Proverbs 21:17

He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

Proverbs 28:19

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself;

Proverbs 21:20

There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it.