Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 29:3
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Berean Standard Bible
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
King James Version
Whoso 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.
American Standard Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 29
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
2 When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
4 By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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