Berean Standard Bible
“A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.”
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
King James Version (KJV)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
Bible in Basic English (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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El hombre que ama la sabiduría, alegra á su padre: mas el que mantiene rameras, perderá la hacienda.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El hijo que ama la sabiduría hace dichoso a su padre, pero el que anda con prostitutas derrocha su riqueza.
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