21 Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:21

Commentary on Proverbs 17:21

(Read Proverbs 17:21)

This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child.