Proverbs 17:21

Tree of Life Version

Whoever fathers a fool gets grief. There is no joy for the father of a disgraceful son.

Cross References

Genesis 26:34

When Esau was 40 years old, he took as wife Judith the daughter of Be-eri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Proverbs 15:20

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.

Proverbs 19:13

A foolish son is trouble for his father, and a quarrelsome wife is constant dripping.

2 Corinthians 2:3

And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I wouldn’t have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice—having confidence in you all that my joy is yours.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this—to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

1 Samuel 8:3

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain—they took bribes and perverted justice.