Pro 29:3 | MHM | STEP | Wisdom Brings Joy; Foolishness Brings Sorrow This section shows the difference in outcome between living wisely and foolishly. Wisdom brings happiness and stability to both the person and their family, while foolish living—especially choosing bad company—brings pain and loss. v. 3 : A young man who loves wisdom makes his parents glad. The Bible says, Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father . This means he chooses good friends, avoids bad influences, and lives in a way that is right. Such choices also help him succeed and live comfortably. But a foolish young man hates wisdom and spends time with people who lead him to sin, especially with immoral women. The verse warns, he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance (Proverbs 29:3 ). This kind of lifestyle brings shame, wastes his money, and causes deep sorrow to his parents. Wisdom protects people from these dangers and helps them live well.

‏ Proverbs 29:3

Wisdom Brings Joy; Foolishness Brings Sorrow

This section shows the difference in outcome between living wisely and foolishly. Wisdom brings happiness and stability to both the person and their family, while foolish living—especially choosing bad company—brings pain and loss.

v. 3: A young man who loves wisdom makes his parents glad. The Bible says, Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father . This means he chooses good friends, avoids bad influences, and lives in a way that is right. Such choices also help him succeed and live comfortably. But a foolish young man hates wisdom and spends time with people who lead him to sin, especially with immoral women. The verse warns, he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance (Proverbs 29:3 ^a). This kind of lifestyle brings shame, wastes his money, and causes deep sorrow to his parents. Wisdom protects people from these dangers and helps them live well.