Proverbs 29:3
When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: 1 But he that keeps harlots will waste wealth. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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In Context
2When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: 1 But when the ungodly rule, men mourn. 1
4A righteous king establishes a country: 1 But a transgressor destroys it. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 5:8Remove thy way far from her; 1 Draw not near to the doors of her house: 1
Proverbs 6:26For the value of a harlot is as much as of one loaf; 1 And a woman hunts for the precious souls of men. 1
Proverbs 15:20A wise son gladdens his father; 1 But a foolish son sneers at his mother. 1
Proverbs 21:20A desirable treasure will rest on the mouth of the wise; 1 But foolish men will swallow it up. 1
Proverbs 23:24A righteous father brings up his children well; 1 And his soul rejoices over a wise son. 1
Proverbs 28:7A wise son keeps the law: 1 But he that keeps up debauchery dishonors 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 →