Proverbs 29:3 bbe — A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wea…

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"A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth."

— Proverbs 29:3, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 29 — Context

A man hating sharp words and making his heart hard, will suddenly be broken and will not be made well again.

When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.

A king, by right rule, makes the land safe; but one full of desires makes it a waste.

A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.

In the steps of an evil man there is a net for him, but the upright man gets away quickly and is glad.

Proverbs 29:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 29:3 say?

Proverbs 29:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.”

Where is Proverbs 29:3 in the Bible?

Proverbs 29:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 29, verse 3.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 29:3.

What translation should I read Proverbs 29:3 in?

Proverbs 29:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 29:3?

Proverbs 29:3 reads (BBE): “A man who is a lover of wisdom is a joy to his father: but he who goes in the company of loose women is a waster of wealth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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