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Proverbs 29:3
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Proverbs 29:3
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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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Proverbs 29:3 in Other Translations
KJV
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
ESV
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He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
NLT
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The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
MSG
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If you love wisdom, you'll delight your parents, but you'll destroy their trust if you run with whores.
CSB
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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
Proverbs 29:3 In-Context
1
Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.
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A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down.
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Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
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Proverbs 10:1
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Proverbs 23:15-16
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Proverbs 5:8-10
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Luke 15:11-32
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