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Proverbs 17:25
A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father, and a heauines to her that bare him.
Proverbs 17:25 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 17:25 in other translations
A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
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In context
22 A ioyfull heart causeth good health: but a sorowfull minde dryeth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosome to wrest the wayes of iudgement.
24 Wisdome is in the face of him that hath vnderstanding: but the eyes of a foole are in the corners of the world.
25 A foolish sonne is a griefe vnto his father, and a heauines to her that bare him.
26 Surely it is not good to condemne the iust, nor that ye princes should smite such for equitie.
27 Hee that hath knowledge, spareth his wordes, and a man of vnderstanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Euen a foole (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and hee that stoppeth his lips, prudent.
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