Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleA man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy. King James Bible He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. American Standard Version He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy. Darby Bible Translation He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy. Douay-Rheims Bible A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool. English Revised Version He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not. Proverbs 17:21 /proverbs/17-21.htm">Proverbs 17:21 /proverbs/17-21.htm">Proverbs 17:21 |