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Proverbs 17:21

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

Proverbs 17:21 WEB

Proverbs 17:21 in the King James Version

He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

Context

20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

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