Proverbs 29:3
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
In other versions
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth `his' substance.
ASV
A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.
BBE
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth [his] substance.
DBY
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; But a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
WEB
A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
YLT
Whoso loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
ENG
He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
WBT
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
BSB
In context
1He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.
3Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
4The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.