Proverbs 17:25

The Message

A surly, stupid child is sheer pain to a father, a bitter pill for a mother to swallow.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:1

Joab was told that David was weeping and lamenting over Absalom. The day’s victory turned into a day of mourning as word passed through the army, “David is grieving over his son.” The army straggled back to the city that day demoralized, dragging their tails. And the king held his face in his hands and lamented loudly, O my son Absalom, Absalom my dear, dear son!

Proverbs 10:1

Wise son, glad father; stupid son, sad mother.

Proverbs 15:20

Intelligent children make their parents proud; lazy students embarrass their parents.

Proverbs 17:21

Having a fool for a child is misery; it’s no fun being the parent of a dolt.

Proverbs 19:13

A parent is worn to a frazzle by an irresponsible child; a nagging spouse is a leaky faucet.

Proverbs 29:15

Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.