NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon Whoso'iysh (eesh) a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation) loveth 'ahab (aw-hab') to have affection for (sexually or otherwise) -- (be-)love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. wisdom chokmah (khok-maw') wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. rejoiceth samach (saw-makh') probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome his father 'ab (awb) father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application) -- chief, (fore-)father(-less), patrimony, principal. Compare names in Abi-. but he that keepeth company ra`ah (raw-aw') to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend) with harlots zanah (zaw-naw') to commit adultery; figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish people being regarded as the spouse of Jehovah) spendeth 'abad (aw-bad') to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy) his substance hown (hone) wealth; by implication, enough -- enough, + for nought, riches, substance, wealth. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth. King James Bible Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth. International Standard Version The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but anyone who consorts with immoral women squanders his wealth. NET Bible The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but whoever associates with prostitutes wastes his wealth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A man that loves wisdom gladdens his father and he that traffics with prostitution will destroy his possessions. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person who loves wisdom makes his father happy, but one who pays prostitutes wastes his wealth. King James 2000 Bible Whosoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots wastes his substance. Links Proverbs 29:3Proverbs 29:3 NIV Proverbs 29:3 NLT Proverbs 29:3 ESV Proverbs 29:3 NASB Proverbs 29:3 KJV |
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