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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth <i>his</i> substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes <i>his</i> wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who involves himself with prostitutes wastes <i>his</i> wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes <i>his</i> wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who befriends harlots destroys <i>his</i> wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A man who loves [skillful and godly] wisdom makes his father joyful, But he who associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you love wisdom your parents will be glad, but chasing after bad women will cost you everything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you appreciate wisdom, your parents will be proud of you. It is a foolish waste to spend money on prostitutes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A man loving wisdom makes his father glad, "" And a friend of harlots destroys wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A man loving wisdom will gladden his father: and he feeding harlots shall destroy riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The man who loves wisdom rejoices his father. But whoever nurtures promiscuous women will lose his substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever loves wisdom gives joy to his father, but whoever consorts with harlots squanders his wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad, but to keep company with prostitutes is to squander one’s substance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who loves wisdom rejoices his father; but he who keeps company with harlots shall lose his substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A man that loves wisdom gladdens his father and he that traffics with prostitution will destroy his possessions.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: but he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/29-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5939" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">A man</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ō·hêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">who loves</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yə·śam·maḥ (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">brings joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to his father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: wə·rō·‘eh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">but a companion</a> <a href="/hebrew/2181.htm" title="2181: zō·w·nō·wṯ (N-fp) -- To commit fornication, be a harlot. A primitive root; to commit adultery; figuratively, to commit idolatry.">of prostitutes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: yə·’ab·beḏ- (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">squanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1952.htm" title="1952: hō·wn (N-ms) -- Wealth, sufficiency. From the same as huwn in the sense of 'own; wealth; by implication, enough.">his wealth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></span><br />The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Proverbs 15:20</a></span><br />A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Proverbs 23:24-25</a></span><br />The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. / May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a></span><br />A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-1.htm">Proverbs 5:1-14</a></span><br />My son, pay attention to my wisdom; incline your ear to my insight, / that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. / Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-20.htm">Proverbs 6:20-29</a></span><br />My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/7-6.htm">Proverbs 7:6-27</a></span><br />For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, / crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Proverbs 13:1</a></span><br />A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Proverbs 19:13</a></span><br />A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Proverbs 19:26</a></span><br />He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-20.htm">Proverbs 20:20</a></span><br />Whoever curses his father or mother, his lamp will be extinguished in deepest darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-19.htm">Proverbs 23:19-21</a></span><br />Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right course. / Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. / For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Proverbs 23:29-35</a></span><br />Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-17</a></span><br />Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.</p><p class="hdg">loveth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></b></br> The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son <i>is</i> the heaviness of his mother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Proverbs 15:20</a></b></br> A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-15.htm">Proverbs 23:15,24,25</a></b></br> My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine… </p><p class="hdg">he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-8.htm">Proverbs 5:8-10</a></b></br> Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-26.htm">Proverbs 6:26</a></b></br> For by means of a whorish woman <i>a man is brought</i> to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-17.htm">Proverbs 21:17,20</a></b></br> He that loveth pleasure <i>shall be</i> a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Company</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-38.htm">Harlots</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-11.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-14.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Prostitutes</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Spendeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm">Waster</a> <a href="/psalms/107-40.htm">Wastes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Wasteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-33.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-10.htm">Companion</a> <a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Company</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-10.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-9.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-7.htm">Harlots</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-18.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-27.htm">Loose</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Loves</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-3.htm">Prostitutes</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-25.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Spendeth</a> <a href="/songs/8-7.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-16.htm">Waster</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-18.htm">Wastes</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-18.htm">Wasteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">observations of public government</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">and of private</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Wisdom in the biblical context is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep understanding and application of God's principles in daily life. The joy brought to the father signifies the pride and satisfaction a parent feels when their child chooses a path of righteousness and discernment. This reflects the cultural importance of family honor in ancient Israel, where a child's actions could significantly impact the family's reputation. The father-son relationship here can also be seen as a metaphor for the relationship between God and His followers, where God, as the Father, delights in His children who seek and apply His wisdom. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/proverbs/10.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a>, which also highlights the joy a wise child brings to their parents.<p><b>but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the previous statement by illustrating the consequences of foolishness and moral failure. In ancient Israel, associating with prostitutes was not only a moral failing but also a financial one, as it often led to the squandering of resources. The term "companion of prostitutes" suggests a lifestyle of indulgence and lack of self-control, which is condemned throughout Proverbs (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-10</a>). This behavior leads to the loss of wealth, both materially and spiritually, as it diverts one's resources and focus away from productive and godly pursuits. The prodigal son in <a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a> serves as a New Testament parallel, where the son's reckless living leads to his downfall. This phrase warns against the dangers of succumbing to temptations that lead one away from the path of wisdom and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_son.htm">The Wise Son</a></b><br>Represents an individual who seeks and values wisdom, bringing joy and honor to his family, particularly his father.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a></b><br>Symbolizes the family and community that benefits from the wise actions and decisions of the son.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_companion_of_prostitutes.htm">The Companion of Prostitutes</a></b><br>Represents someone who engages in foolish and immoral behavior, leading to personal and financial ruin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prostitutes.htm">Prostitutes</a></b><br>In this context, they symbolize temptations and distractions that lead one away from wisdom and righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wealth.htm">Wealth</a></b><br>Not just material wealth, but also spiritual and relational wealth that can be squandered through foolish living.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_wisdom.htm">Value of Wisdom</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of seeking wisdom as a means to bring joy and honor to one's family and community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_foolishness.htm">Consequences of Foolishness</a></b><br>Highlight the dangers of engaging in immoral behavior and the potential for financial and spiritual ruin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/parental_joy.htm">Parental Joy</a></b><br>Discuss the impact of a child's wise choices on their parents and the broader community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_temptation.htm">Guarding Against Temptation</a></b><br>Encourage vigilance in avoiding temptations that lead away from a life of wisdom and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_wealth.htm">Stewardship of Wealth</a></b><br>Teach the importance of managing both material and spiritual wealth wisely, avoiding wasteful and sinful behaviors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_godly_parenting_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about godly parenting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_rebellious_kids.htm">What does the Bible say about rebellious children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_4_1_ignore_bad_guidance.htm">Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_chastening.htm">What does God chastening His children mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Whoso loveth wisdom </span>. . .--This verse is illustrated by the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - The first hemistich is a variation of <a href="/proverbs/10.htm">Proverbs 10</a>. I (where see note). <span class="cmt_word">Keepeth company with;</span> literally, <span class="accented">feedeth</span>, as <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Harlots</span> (see on Proverbs 6:26). Such vice leads to the wasting of substance (<a href="/luke/15-13.htm">Luke 15:13</a>), and the great sorrow of the parent. Septuagint, "But he that pastureth (<span class="greek">ποιμαίνει</span>) harlots shall waste wealth." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/29-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִֽישׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(’îš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who loves</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹהֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֭כְמָה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brings joy</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשַׂמַּ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(yə·śam·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his father,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but a companion</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרֹעֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rō·‘eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of prostitutes</span><br /><span class="heb">ז֝וֹנ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(zō·w·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2181.htm">Strong's 2181: </a> </span><span class="str2">To commit adultery, to commit idolatry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">squanders</span><br /><span class="heb">יְאַבֶּד־</span> <span class="translit">(yə·’ab·beḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wander away, lose oneself, to perish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his wealth.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1952.htm">Strong's 1952: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth, sufficiency</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:3 Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his (Prov. 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