Proverbs 17:21

A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
World English Bible (WEB)
He that begetteth{H3205}{(H8802)} a fool{H3684} doeth it to his sorrow{H8424}: and the father{H1} of a fool{H5036} hath no joy{H8055}{(H8799)}.
Strong's King James
Him begetting a fool, for his grief, The fool's father has no joy.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
Young's Literal Translation

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