Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
2When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
4By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.
Cross References
Proverbs 5:8Keep your path far from her; do not go near the door of her house,
Proverbs 6:26For the levy of the prostitute is poverty, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.
Proverbs 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 21:20Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
Proverbs 23:24The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Proverbs 28:7A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:3
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. This is what was said before, ch. xxviii. 12 , 28 . 1. The people will have cause to rejoice or mourn according as their rulers are righteous or wicked; for, if the righteous be in authority, sin will be punished and restrained, religion and virtue will be supported and kept in reputation; but, if the wicked get power in their hands, wickedness will abound, religion and religious people will be… Read the whole commentary →