3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
3 If you love wisdom, you'll delight your parents, but you'll destroy their trust if you run with whores.
3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.
3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.
18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.
18 Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them.
18 Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.
18 Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
(Read Proverbs 19:18)
When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:3
Commentary on Proverbs 29:3
(Read Proverbs 29:3)
Divine wisdom best keeps us from ruinous lusts.