Proverbs 29:3
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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 29:3
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes {his} wealth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth `his' substance.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
- Darby Bible
A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
- Douay Rheims Bible
He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
- World English Bible
A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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