Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son is a cause of anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
In Context
24The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool go to the ends of the earth.
26It is not right to punish a righteous man, nor is it holy to plot against righteous princes.
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:1And they brought Joab word, saying, Behold, the king weeps and mourns for Abessalom.
Proverbs 15:20A wise son gladdens his father; but a foolish son sneers at his mother.
Proverbs 23:25Let your father and your mother rejoice over you, and let her that bore you be glad.
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 →