Proverbs 29:3 - Easy To Read Version If a person loves wisdom, then his father is very happy. But if a person wastes his money on prostitutes, {\cf2\super [36]} then he will lose his wealth. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whoever loves skillful and godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance. American Standard Version (1901) Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. Common English Bible A man who loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, but one who spends time with prostitutes destroys riches. Catholic Public Domain Version The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. |
A wise son brings happiness to his father. But a foolish person brings shame to his mother.
If having fun is the most important thing to a person, then that person will become poor. If that person loves wine and food, then he will never be rich.
A wise person saves the things he needs. But a foolish person uses everything as fast as he gets it.
My son, be wise. This will make me happy. Then I will be able to answer any person that criticizes me.
A person that works hard will have plenty to eat. But a person that wastes his time with dreams will always be poor.
A person who obeys the law is smart. But the person who becomes friends with worthless people brings shame to his father.
A prostitute {\cf2\super [6]} might cost a loaf of bread. But the wife of another man can cost you your life!
Then the younger son gathered up all that he had and left. He traveled far away to another country. There the son wasted his money living like a fool.
But your other son has wasted all your money on prostitutes. {\cf2\super [260]} Then he comes home, and you kill the fat calf for him!’