Proverbs 17:21
“He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.”
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations of Proverbs 17:21
“He that begetteth a foole, doth it to his sorrow: and the father of a foole hath no ioy.”King James Version (1611) -
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“He who sires a fool {does so} to his sorrow, And the father of a fool has no joy.”New American Standard Version (1995)
“He that begetteth a fool `doeth it' to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.”American Standard Version (1901)
“He who has an unwise son gets sorrow for himself, and the father of a foolish son has no joy.”Basic English Bible
“He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.”Darby Bible
“A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool. ”Douay Rheims Bible
“He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. ”Webster's Bible
“He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.”World English Bible
“Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.”Youngs Literal Bible
“ He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; and the father of a churl hath no joy.”Jewish Publication Society Bible
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