Proverbs 29:3

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: 1 But he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. 1

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Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

In Context

2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: 1 But when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 1

4The king by judgment stablisheth the land: 1 But he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 5:8Remove thy way far from her, 1 And come not nigh the door of her house: 1

Proverbs 6:26For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: 1 And the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. 1

Proverbs 15:20A wise son maketh a glad father: 1 But a foolish man despiseth his mother. 1

Proverbs 21:20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; 1 But a foolish man spendeth it up. 1

Proverbs 23:24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: 1 And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 1

Proverbs 28:7Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: 1 But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. 1

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 →

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