Proverbs 29:3

The Scriptures 1998

He who loves wisdom gladdens his father, But a companion of whores destroys wealth.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise, and gladden my heart, That I might have a word for him who reproaches me.

Luke 15:30

‘But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your livelihood with whores, you slaughtered the fattened calf for him.’

Proverbs 15:20

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

Proverbs 10:1

Proverbs of Shelomoh: A wise son makes a father rejoice, But a foolish son is his mother’s sorrow.

Luke 15:13

“And not many days after, the younger son, having gathered all together, went away to a distant country, and there wasted his goods with loose living.

Proverbs 28:7

He who watches over the Torah is a discerning son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.

Proverbs 6:26

For because of a whore One is brought to a crust of bread. And an adulteress hunts a precious life.

Proverbs 21:17

He who loves pleasure is a poor man; He who loves wine and oil does not become rich.

Proverbs 28:19

He who tills his land is satisfied with bread, But he who pursues vanities is filled with poverty.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart shall be wise, My heart rejoices, even I,

Proverbs 21:20

Desirable treasure and oil, Are in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.