Proverbs 17:21

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
  • Prov 19:13 : 13 A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.
  • Prov 17:25 : 25 A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
  • Prov 15:20 : 20 A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
  • Prov 23:15-16 : 15 My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad; 16 my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
  • Gen 26:34 : 34 When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, as well as Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite.
  • 1 Sam 2:32-35 : 32 You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time. 33 Any man of yours that I do not cut off from my altar, I will cause his eyes to fail and will cause him grief. All of those born to your family will die by the sword of man. 34 This will be a confirming sign for you that will be fulfilled through your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: in a single day they both will die! 35 Then I will raise up for myself a faithful priest. He will do what is in my heart and soul. I will build for him a lasting dynasty and he will serve my chosen one for all time.
  • 1 Sam 8:3 : 3 But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.
  • 2 Sam 18:33 : 33 (19:1) The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said,“My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!”
  • 2 Cor 2:3 : 3 And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.
  • Phlm 1:19-20 : 19 I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self. 20 Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
  • 3 John 1:4 : 4 I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 17:24-25
    2 verses
    87%

    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

    25A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    81%

    20A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 23:24
    80%

    24The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

  • Prov 10:1
    78%

    1The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

  • Prov 11:29
    78%

    29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

  • Prov 17:20
    78%

    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Prov 15:5
    78%

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 19:13
    77%

    13A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

  • Prov 22:15
    77%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

  • Prov 19:3
    75%

    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 17:16
    75%

    16What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?

  • Prov 19:26-27
    2 verses
    75%

    26The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

    27If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 14:17
    75%

    17A person who has a quick temper will do foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes will be hated.

  • Prov 18:2
    75%

    2A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.

  • Prov 17:12
    74%

    12It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs, than to encounter a fool in his folly.

  • Prov 29:20
    74%

    20You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 26:4-6
    3 verses
    73%

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own opinion.

    6Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.

  • Prov 10:23
    73%

    23Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

  • Prov 17:5-6
    2 verses
    73%

    5The one who mocks the poor has insulted his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.

    6Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

  • Prov 26:10-11
    2 verses
    73%

    10Like an archer who wounds at random, so is the one who hires a fool or hires any passerby.

    11Like a dog that returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.

  • Deut 21:18
    73%

    18If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,

  • Prov 29:17
    73%

    17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

  • Prov 28:7
    73%

    7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

  • Prov 19:10
    73%

    10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

  • Eccl 4:13
    73%

    13Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

  • Prov 13:16
    72%

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 21:20
    72%

    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Prov 17:2
    72%

    2A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

  • Prov 27:11
    72%

    11Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

  • Eccl 10:13
    72%

    13At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

  • Prov 12:15
    72%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

  • Prov 29:11
    72%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Jer 17:11
    72%

    11The person who gathers wealth by unjust means is like the partridge that broods over eggs but does not hatch them. Before his life is half over he will lose his ill-gotten gains. At the end of his life it will be clear he was a fool.”

  • Prov 15:14
    72%

    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 10:10
    72%

    10The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 17:22
    72%

    22A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

  • Prov 20:21
    72%

    21An inheritance gained easily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

  • Ps 107:17
    72%

    17They acted like fools in their rebellious ways, and suffered because of their sins.

  • Prov 13:24
    72%

    24The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

  • Prov 10:8
    72%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 13:1
    72%

    1A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer has never listened to rebuke.