Holy Scripture
Proverbs 29:3
A church father on this verse
“In my view, the sketch of a soul which yearns to preserve the blessed tradition without losing a single drop runs something like this: "When a man loves wisdom, his father's heart will be warmed." Wells which are constantly baled out provide a clearer water; wells which no one draws from turn to rottenness. Use keeps…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
3When a man loves wisdom, his father rejoices: But he that keeps harlots will waste wealth.
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In context
1A reprover is better than a stiff-necked man: For when the latter is suddenly set on fire, there shall be no remedy.
2When the righteous are praised, the people will rejoice: But when the ungodly rule, men mourn.
— Proverbs 29:3 —
4A righteous king establishes a country: But a transgressor destroys it.
5He that prepares a net in the way of his own friend, Entangles his own feet in it.