Verse Comparison: Proverbs 29:3

<< Proverbs 29:2

Proverbs 29:4 >>

American Standard Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth `his' substance.

Amplified® Bible
Whoever loves skillful {and} godly Wisdom rejoices his father, but he who associates with harlots wastes his substance.

Contemporary English Version
If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything.

Darby English Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.

Good News Bible
If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.

King James Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

New American Standard Bible
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes {his} wealth.

New International Version
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

New King James Version
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice,
But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

Revised Standard Version
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who keeps company with harlots squanders his substance.

Young's Literal Translation
A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

<< Proverbs 29:2

Proverbs 29:4 >>

		The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Email Address:     A Faithful VersionKing James VersionNew International VersionNew King James Version Leave this field empty
We respect your privacy. Your email address will not be sold, distributed, rented, or in any way given out to a third party. We have nothing to sell. You may easily unsubscribe at any time.