Proverbs 29:3

Modern

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Traditional

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

Literal

A man loving wisdom gladdens his father, and a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.

Latin

Vir qui amat sapientiam lætificat patrem suum; qui autem nutrit scorta perdet substantiam.

Hebrew

English

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

Proverbs 27:11
Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
Luke 15:30
But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 28:7
A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Luke 15:13
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.
Proverbs 6:26
For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
Proverbs 5:8–10
Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
Proverbs 21:17
He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
Luke 1:13–17
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
Proverbs 21:20
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 28:19
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.