Proverbs 17:21
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
— Proverbs 17:21, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.