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.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:11

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

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 10:1

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

Proverbs 28:7

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

Proverbs 21:17

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

Proverbs 28:19

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

Proverbs 23:15

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.

Proverbs 21:20

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