Proverbs 29:3-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(A)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.(B)
4 By justice a king brings stability to a land,(C)
but a man who demands “contributions”[a]
demolishes it.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.
- Proverbs 29:5 Lit is smooth on
Proverbs 29:3-5
New International Version
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,(A)
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.(B)
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,(C)
but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
are spreading nets for their feet.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:4 Or who give
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