Proverbs 17:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:21 — KJV
“He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.”
— Proverbs 17:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:21
“Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:21: fool, father, hath
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? care: Heb. business”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:21: sorrow, father, hath
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:21: fool, doeth, hath
“[To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:21: fool, doeth, hath
“Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:21: doeth, father, hath
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