Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. New Living Translation The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted. English Standard Version He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. Berean Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. King James Bible Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. New King James Version Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth. New American Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth. NASB 1995 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. NASB 1977 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. Legacy Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who befriends harlots destroys his wealth. Amplified Bible A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful, But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. Christian Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. American Standard Version Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. Contemporary English Version If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything. English Revised Version Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth. Good News Translation If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes. International Standard Version The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. Majority Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. NET Bible The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. New Heart English Bible Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. Webster's Bible Translation He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. World English Bible Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA man loving wisdom makes his father glad, "" And a friend of harlots destroys wealth. Young's Literal Translation A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth. Smith's Literal Translation A man loving wisdom will gladden his father: and he feeding harlots shall destroy riches. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. Catholic Public Domain Version The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance. New American Bible Whoever loves wisdom gives joy to his father, but whoever consorts with harlots squanders his wealth. New Revised Standard Version A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad, but to keep company with prostitutes is to squander one’s substance. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who loves wisdom rejoices his father; but he who keeps company with harlots shall lose his substance. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A man that loves wisdom gladdens his father and he that traffics with prostitution will destroy his possessions. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. Brenton Septuagint Translation When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed…2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.… Cross References 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 23:24-25 The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. / May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice! Proverbs 28:7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father. Proverbs 5:1-14 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight, / that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. / Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, ... Proverbs 6:20-29 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ... Proverbs 7:6-27 For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, / crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, ... Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 19:13 A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. Proverbs 19:26 He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. Proverbs 20:20 Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness. Proverbs 23:19-21 Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. / Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. / For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags. Proverbs 23:29-35 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. ... Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Luke 15:11-32 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ... Treasury of Scripture Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. loveth Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Proverbs 15:20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Proverbs 23:15,24,25 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine… he Proverbs 5:8-10 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: … Proverbs 6:26 For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. Proverbs 21:17,20 He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich… Jump to Previous Companion Company Destroyeth Friend Glad Goes Harlots Joy Keepeth Keeps Loose Loves Makes Prostitutes Rejoiceth Spendeth Substance Waster Wastes Wasteth Wealth Wisdom WomenJump to Next Companion Company Destroyeth Friend Glad Goes Harlots Joy Keepeth Keeps Loose Loves Makes Prostitutes Rejoiceth Spendeth Substance Waster Wastes Wasteth Wealth Wisdom WomenProverbs 29 1. observations of public government15. and of private 22. Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father This phrase emphasizes the value of wisdom, a central theme in the book of Proverbs. Wisdom in the biblical context is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep understanding and application of God's principles in daily life. The joy brought to the father signifies the pride and satisfaction a parent feels when their child chooses a path of righteousness and discernment. This reflects the cultural importance of family honor in ancient Israel, where a child's actions could significantly impact the family's reputation. The father-son relationship here can also be seen as a metaphor for the relationship between God and His followers, where God, as the Father, delights in His children who seek and apply His wisdom. This aligns with other scriptures such as Proverbs 10:1, which also highlights the joy a wise child brings to their parents. but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth Persons / Places / Events 1. The Wise SonRepresents an individual who seeks and values wisdom, bringing joy and honor to his family, particularly his father. 2. The Father Symbolizes the family and community that benefits from the wise actions and decisions of the son. 3. The Companion of Prostitutes Represents someone who engages in foolish and immoral behavior, leading to personal and financial ruin. 4. Prostitutes In this context, they symbolize temptations and distractions that lead one away from wisdom and righteousness. 5. Wealth Not just material wealth, but also spiritual and relational wealth that can be squandered through foolish living. Teaching Points Value of WisdomEmphasize the importance of seeking wisdom as a means to bring joy and honor to one's family and community. Consequences of Foolishness Highlight the dangers of engaging in immoral behavior and the potential for financial and spiritual ruin. Parental Joy Discuss the impact of a child's wise choices on their parents and the broader community. Guarding Against Temptation Encourage vigilance in avoiding temptations that lead away from a life of wisdom and righteousness. Stewardship of Wealth Teach the importance of managing both material and spiritual wealth wisely, avoiding wasteful and sinful behaviors.(3) Whoso loveth wisdom . . .--This verse is illustrated by the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15).Verse 3. - The first hemistich is a variation of Proverbs 10. I (where see note). Keepeth company with; literally, feedeth, as Proverbs 28:7. Harlots (see on Proverbs 6:26). Such vice leads to the wasting of substance (Luke 15:13), and the great sorrow of the parent. Septuagint, "But he that pastureth (ποιμαίνει) harlots shall waste wealth." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A manאִֽישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who loves אֹהֵ֣ב (’ō·hêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f wisdom חָ֭כְמָה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom brings joy יְשַׂמַּ֣ח (yə·śam·maḥ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome to his father, אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father but a companion וְרֹעֶ֥ה (wə·rō·‘eh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with of prostitutes ז֝וֹנ֗וֹת (zō·w·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2181: To commit adultery, to commit idolatry squanders יְאַבֶּד־ (yə·’ab·beḏ-) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish his wealth. הֽוֹן׃ (hō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1952: Wealth, sufficiency Links Proverbs 29:3 NIVProverbs 29:3 NLT Proverbs 29:3 ESV Proverbs 29:3 NASB Proverbs 29:3 KJV Proverbs 29:3 BibleApps.com Proverbs 29:3 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 29:3 Chinese Bible Proverbs 29:3 French Bible Proverbs 29:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his (Prov. 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