Proverbs 29:3

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.

BBE

A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 3

Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts.

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