Proverbs 17:25
A stupid son brings grief to his father and sadness to his mother who gave birth to him.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
In Context
24Sensible people focus on wisdom, but the eyes of stupid people are always wandering.
26It's not right to impose a fine on someone who's innocent or to flog good leaders for their honesty.
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:1Soon Joab was told, “The king is crying and mourning for Absalom.”
Proverbs 15:20A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid man despises his mother.
Proverbs 23:25Make your father and mother happy; bring joy to her who gave birth to you.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:25
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth. Note, 1. He is to be reckoned an intelligent man that not only has wisdom, but has it ready when he has occasion for it. He lays his wisdom before him, as his card and compass which he steers by, has his eye always upon it, as he that writes has on his copy; and then he has it before him; it is not to seek, but still at hand. 2. He that has a giddy head, a roving rambling fancy, will never be fit for any solid… Read the whole commentary →