Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:25

BSB
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
AKJV
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
CPDV
A foolish son is the anger of the father and the grief of the mother who conceived him.
ERV
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
NHEB
A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
SMT
A foolish son a grief to his father, and bitterness to her bringing him forth.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:25
Summary
Foolish offspring causes parental anguish
Event
Consequence of foolish child
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom