Proverbs 29:3
A man who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who visits prostitutes throws away his money.
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2When good people are in charge, everybody celebrates; but when the wicked rule, everybody groans.
4A king who rules justly makes the country secure, but one who asks for bribes will destroy it.
Cross References
Proverbs 5:8Stay far away from her! Don't go near the door of her house!
Proverbs 6:26You can buy a prostitute for the price of a loaf of bread, but adultery with another man's wife can cost you your life.
Proverbs 15:20A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
Proverbs 21:20The wise hold on to their wealth and olive oil, but stupid people use up everything they have.
Proverbs 23:24Children who do right make their fathers very happy; a wise son brings joy to his father.
Proverbs 28:7If you keep the law, you're a wise son, but if you keep bad company you shame your 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 →