Proverbs 17:21

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:21

BSB
A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
AKJV
He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.
CPDV
A foolish one is born into his own disgrace. But his father will not rejoice in one who is senseless.
ERV
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
NHEB
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
SMT
The foolish one was born for sorrow to himself, and the father of the foolish one shall not rejoice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 17:21

HethatbegettethH3205VerbafoolH3684Noun MasculinedoethittohissorrowH8424Noun FeminineandthefatherH1Noun MasculineofafoolH5036AdjectivehathnojoyH8055Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 17:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:21
Summary
Raising foolish offspring brings parental grief
Event
Consequence of foolish son
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom