Proverbs 29:3
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3If you appreciate wisdom, your father will be proud of you.
It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes.
Copyright 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992 American Bible Society
In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 Biblica, Inc.
CSBChristian Standard Bible
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
A man who loves wisdom will make his parents glad,
but the friend of prostitutes will squander his wealth.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father:
But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
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