Proverbs 29:3
Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, 1 but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth. 1
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4The king establishes the land by justice, 1 but the one who demands bribes tears it down. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 5:8Keep your path far away from her 1 and do not come near the door of her house. 1
Proverbs 6:26Sleeping with a prostitute can cost the price of a loaf of bread, 1 but the wife of another may cost you your very life. 1
Proverbs 15:20A wise son brings joy to his father, 1 but a foolish person despises his mother. 1
Proverbs 21:20Desirable treasure and oil are kept in the dwelling of the wise, 1 but a foolish person swallows it all up. 1
Proverbs 23:24The father of the righteous person will greatly rejoice, 1 and he who begets a wise child will be glad in him. 1
Proverbs 28:7He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, 1 but one who is a companion of gluttons shames 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 →