Proverbs 17:21

New International Reader's Version

It is sad to have a foolish child. The parents of a godless fool have no joy.

Cross References

Genesis 26:34

When Esau was 40 years old, he got married to Judith. She was the daughter of Beeri the Hittite. Esau also married Basemath. She was the daughter of Elon the Hittite.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was very upset. He went up to the room over the entrance of the gate and wept. As he went, he said, “My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died instead of you. Absalom! My son, my son!”

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son hates his mother.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish child makes his father sad and his mother sorry.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish child is a father’s ruin. A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops.

2 Corinthians 2:3

What I wrote to you I wrote for a special reason. When I came, I didn’t want to be troubled by those who should make me glad. I was sure that all of you would share my joy.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living by the truth.

1 Samuel 8:3

But his sons didn’t live as he did. They were only interested in making money. They accepted money from people who wanted special favors. They made things that were wrong appear to be right.