21A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.


In Context

18 A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

19 He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

20 He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

21 A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.

22 A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.

23 The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.

Proverbs 17:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:21He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:21To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow, and the father of a vile man hath no joy.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:21Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:21He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.