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Proverbs 29:3
A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
Proverbs 29:3 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 29:3 in other translations
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
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In context
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
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