King James Version (KJV)
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Modern English
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
Hebrew
אִ֣ישׁ אֹהֵ֣ב חָכְמָ֑ה יְשַׂמַּ֥ח אָ֝בִ֗יו וְרֹעֶ֥ה זוֹנ֗וֹת יְאַבֶּד הֽוֹן׃
ʾiysh ʾoheb ḥakmah yshamaḥ ʾabiyv vroʿeh zvonvot yʾabed hvon