He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
What does Proverbs 17:21 mean?
This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 17:21-22 and alongside a few nearby related passages.