Proverbs 17:25

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A foolish son brings sorrow to his father. And a foolish son brings sadness to the mother that gave birth to him.

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People told the news to Joab. They told Joab, “Look, the king is crying and very sad for Absalom.”

These are the proverbs (wise sayings) of Solomon:

A wise son brings happiness to his father. But a foolish person brings shame to his mother.

A father with a foolish son will be very sad. A fool’s father won’t be happy.

A foolish son can bring a flood of troubles to his father. And a nagging wife is like water that won’t stop dripping.

So let your father and mother be happy with you. Let your mother have joy.

Spankings and teachings are good for children. If parents let a child do whatever he wants, then he will bring shame to his mother.