Proverbs 29:3

The Message

If you love wisdom, you’ll delight your parents, but you’ll destroy their trust if you run with prostitutes.

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Wise son, glad father; stupid son, sad mother.

Intelligent children make their parents proud; lazy students embarrass their parents.

You’re addicted to thrills? What an empty life! The pursuit of pleasure is never satisfied.

Valuables are safe in a wise person’s home; fools put it all out for yard sales.

Dear child, if you become wise, I’ll be one happy parent. My heart will dance and sing to the tuneful truth you’ll speak.

Become wise, dear child, and make me happy; then nothing the world throws my way will upset me.

Work your garden—you’ll end up with plenty of food; play and party—you’ll end up with an empty plate.

Practice God’s law—get a reputation for wisdom; hang out with a loose crowd—embarrass your family.