3A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.


In Context

1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him.

2 When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn.

3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.

4 A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it.

5 A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet.

Proverbs 29:3 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:3He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:3A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.