Proverbs 29:3
Proverbs 29:3 The Message (MSG)
If you love wisdom, you’ll delight your parents, but you’ll destroy their trust if you run with prostitutes.
Proverbs 29:3 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Proverbs 29:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.
Proverbs 29:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who love wisdom make their parents happy, but friends of prostitutes waste their money.
Proverbs 29:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
Proverbs 29:3 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Proverbs 29:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
Proverbs 29:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful, But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.
Proverbs 29:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.