King James Bible
KJVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 29:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 29:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. | |
World English BibleWEB | Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. |
American Standard Version
ASVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
English Revised Version
ERVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
World English Bible
WEBWhoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
American King James Version
AKJVWhoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.
King James Bible
KJVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
American Standard Version
ASVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his'substance.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; but he that is a companion of harlots destroyeth his substance.
English Revised Version
ERVWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth his substance.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
World English Bible
WEBWhoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.
American King James Version
AKJVWhoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance.