Proverbs 17:25

The Passion Translation

A father grieves over the foolishness of his child, and bitter sorrow fills his mother.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

The wisdom of Solomon: When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father. When a son turns from wisdom, a mother grieves.

Proverbs 15:20

When a son learns wisdom, a father’s heart is glad. But the man who shames his mother is a foolish son.

Proverbs 17:21

Parents of a numbskull will have many sorrows, for there’s nothing about his lifestyle that will make them proud.

Proverbs 19:13

A rebellious son breaks a father’s heart, and a nagging wife can drive you crazy!

Proverbs 23:25

So may your father’s heart burst with joy and your mother’s soul be filled with gladness because of you.

Proverbs 29:15

Experiencing many corrections and rebukes will make you wise. But if left to your own ways, you’ll bring disgrace to your parents.