OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 21

Proverbs 17:21

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He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.

The father of a fool has no joy.

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Proverbs 17:18–24

18

A man void of understanding strikes hands,

and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.

19

He who loves disobedience loves strife.

One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

20

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,

and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

21
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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.

23

A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,

to pervert the ways of justice.

24

Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,

but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

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