Proverbs 29:3 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 29:3 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 29:3 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 29:3 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 29:3 — World English Bible

Proverbs 29:3 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 29:3 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:3 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.”

Proverbs 29:3 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 29:3 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.”

Proverbs 29:3 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 29:3 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.”

Proverbs 29:3 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 29:3 in Context — Proverbs 29

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

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

4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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What Does Proverbs 29:3 Mean?

Proverbs 29:3 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 29. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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