Proverbs 29:3

Proverbs 29:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

3A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,

But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

3A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,

But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.

3A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful,

But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.

3A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,

but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

3A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad.

But a man who spends time with prostitutes wastes his father’s wealth.