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Proverbs 29:3
A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth.
Proverbs 29:3 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 He that being often reproved stiffeneth his neck, suddenly shall be hurt, and there be no healing.
2 When the righteous become great, the people rejoice, but, when a lawless man beareth rule, a people sigh.
3 A man who loveth wisdom, gladdeneth his father, but, a companion of harlots, destroyeth wealth.
4 A king, by justice, shall establish a land,—but, a man open to bribes, bringeth it to ruin.
5 A man who flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth, a net, over his steps.
6 In the transgression of a wicked man, is a snare, but, the righteous, doth shout in triumph and rejoice.
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