Proverbs 29:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:3 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:3 — KJV
“Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.”
— Proverbs 29:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:3 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:3
“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:3: loveth, father, keepeth
“He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:3: loveth, father, keepeth
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:3: loveth, wisdom, keepeth
“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. is a companion...: or, feedeth gluttons”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:3: whoso, father, keepeth
“Go now to the flock, and fetch me from thence two good kids of the goats; and I will make them savoury meat for thy father, such as he loveth:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:3: loveth, father
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