Proverbs 17:21
A stupid son brings grief to his father; the father of a child who does stupid things has no joy.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
In Context
20People with warped minds don't succeed; those who tell lies get into trouble.
22A cheerful attitude is like good medicine, but discouragement makes you sick.
Cross References
Genesis 26:34When Esau was 40, he married Judith, daughter of Beeri the Hittite, as well as Basemath, daughter of Elon the Hittite.
1 Samuel 8:3However, his sons did not follow his ways. They were corrupt, making money by accepting bribes and perverting justice.
Proverbs 10:1Solomon's proverbs. A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid son only brings his mother grief.
Proverbs 17:25A stupid son brings grief to his father and sadness to his mother who gave birth to him.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if you think wisely then I'll be happy;
Philemon 1:19I Paul am signing this with my own hand: I will repay you. Of course I won't mention what you owe me, including your very self!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:21
Folly and Wickedness. 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. Note, 1. Framing ill designs will be of no advantage to us; there is nothing got by them: He that has a froward heart, that sows discord and is full of resentment, cannot promise himself to get by it sufficient to counterbalance the loss of his repose and reputation, nor can he take any rational satisfaction in it; he finds no good. 2. Giving ill language will be a great disadvantage to… Read the whole commentary →