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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the mother who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Foolish children bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son <i>is</i> a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A foolish son <i>is</i> a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father And bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A foolish son is a vexation to his father And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief <i>and</i> anguish to his father And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son is grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Foolish children bring sorrow and pain to their parents. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A foolish son is a heartache to his father and bitter grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Foolish children bring grief to their fathers and bitter regrets to their mothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to his mother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A foolish son [is] a provocation to his father, "" And bitterness to her bearing him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A provocation to his father is a foolish son, And bitterness to her that bare him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A foolish son a grief to his father, and bitterness to her bringing him forth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />A foolish son is the anger of the father and the grief of the mother who conceived him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son is vexation to his father, and bitter sorrow to her who bore him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Foolish children are a grief to their father and bitterness to her who bore them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />A foolish son provokes his father, and is bitterness to her who bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A foolish son angers his father and embitters her that bore him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A foolish son is vexation to his father, And bitterness to her that bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A foolish son <i>is a cause of</i> anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/17-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3481" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/17.htm">Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Wisdom is the focus of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3684.htm" title="3684: kə·sîl (N-ms) -- Stupid fellow, dullard, fool. From kacal; properly, fat, i.e. stupid or silly.">A foolish</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3708.htm" title="3708: ka·‘as (N-ms) -- Vexation, anger. Or kaoas; from ka'ac; vexation.">brings grief</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: lə·’ā·ḇîw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">to his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/4470.htm" title="4470: ū·me·mer (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Bitterness. From an unused root meaning to grieve; sorrow.">and bitterness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: lə·yō·w·laḏ·tōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-fsc:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">to her who bore him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>It is surely not good to punish the innocent or to flog a noble for his honesty.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></span><br />The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Proverbs 15:20</a></span><br />A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Proverbs 19:13</a></span><br />A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Proverbs 19:26</a></span><br />He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Proverbs 23:24-25</a></span><br />The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. / May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a></span><br />A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">Proverbs 29:3</a></span><br />A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Proverbs 30:17</a></span><br />As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></span><br />Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/21-18.htm">Deuteronomy 21:18-21</a></span><br />If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, / his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, / and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm">1 Samuel 2:25</a></span><br />If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-3.htm">Psalm 127:3-5</a></span><br />Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-2.htm">Isaiah 1:2</a></span><br />Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a></b></br> The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son <i>is</i> the heaviness of his mother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Proverbs 15:20</a></b></br> A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Proverbs 19:13</a></b></br> A foolish son <i>is</i> the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife <i>are</i> a continual dropping.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/141-8.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-25.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-10.htm">Bitterness</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-24.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-21.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-13.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/psalms/95-8.htm">Provocation</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Vexation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-2.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-25.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-3.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-15.htm">Bitterness</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-25.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-28.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Pain</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-3.htm">Provocation</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-3.htm">Vexation</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/17-1.htm">Contrasts between the Righteous and the Wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A foolish son</b><br>In biblical literature, a "foolish son" often refers to one who rejects wisdom and instruction, leading to moral and spiritual failure. The concept of foolishness in Proverbs is not merely about lack of intelligence but a willful disregard for God's commandments and wisdom. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). The foolish son is contrasted with the wise son who brings joy and honor to his parents (<a href="/proverbs/10.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a>).<p><b>brings grief to his father</b><br>The grief of a father over a foolish son is a recurring theme in Proverbs, highlighting the deep emotional impact of a child's actions on their parents. In ancient Israelite culture, the family was a central unit, and a son's behavior could affect the family's honor and social standing. The father's grief is not only personal but also communal, as the family's reputation could be tarnished. This reflects the biblical principle of generational blessings and curses, where the actions of one generation impact the next (<a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5-6</a>).<p><b>and bitterness to her who bore him</b><br>The mention of the mother emphasizes the dual parental impact of a child's folly. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, mothers were deeply involved in the upbringing and moral education of their children. The term "bitterness" suggests a profound emotional pain, akin to the sorrow experienced by Hannah before Samuel's birth (<a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">1 Samuel 1:10</a>). This phrase underscores the biblical view of the family as a unit where each member's actions affect the whole, and it echoes the pain of Eve in <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Genesis 3:16</a>, where the consequences of sin bring sorrow to motherhood.<br><br>The verse as a whole serves as a warning and a call to pursue wisdom, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes the importance of living according to God's statutes to bring joy and peace to one's family and community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/f/foolish_son.htm">Foolish Son</a></b><br>Represents an individual who acts unwisely or without regard for moral or spiritual guidance. In the context of Proverbs, a foolish son is often one who rejects wisdom and instruction.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/father.htm">Father</a></b><br>Symbolizes the parental figure who experiences grief due to the actions of the foolish son. In biblical times, the father was often seen as the head of the household and responsible for the spiritual and moral upbringing of the children.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mother.htm">Mother</a></b><br>Represents the maternal figure who feels bitterness due to the foolishness of her child. The mother’s role in nurturing and caring for her children is highlighted, and her emotional response underscores the depth of her connection to her child.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_foolishness.htm">The Impact of Foolishness</a></b><br>Foolish actions have consequences not only for the individual but also for their family. Recognize the broader impact of personal choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/parental_grief_and_bitterness.htm">Parental Grief and Bitterness</a></b><br>Understand the deep emotional pain parents feel when their children stray from wisdom. This can motivate us to seek wisdom and live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_wisdom.htm">The Call to Wisdom</a></b><br>Embrace the pursuit of wisdom as a means to honor parents and bring joy rather than grief. This aligns with biblical teachings on honoring one's father and mother.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_parents.htm">The Role of Parents</a></b><br>Parents are encouraged to guide their children in wisdom and righteousness, understanding their significant influence on their children's spiritual and moral development.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope.htm">Restoration and Hope</a></b><br>Even when children act foolishly, there is hope for restoration through repentance and forgiveness, as seen in the account of the Prodigal Son.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_rebellious_kids.htm">What does the Bible say about rebellious children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/have_you_tested_everything_thoroughly.htm">What does the Bible say about covering up abuse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_kingdom_of_god_like.htm">How should we respond to betrayal and deceit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_will_i_manifest_myself_to_him.htm">What does the Bible say about wrathful outbursts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - This verse is more or less a repetition of ver. 21; <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a>; <a href="/proverbs/15-20.htm">Proverbs 15:20</a>; and comp. <a href="/proverbs/19-13.htm">Proverbs 19:13</a>. <span class="cmt_word">A grief</span> (<span class="accented">kaas</span>). The Vulgate and Septuagint translate, "anger." A foolish son provokes the wrath of his father, and is <span class="cmt_word">bitterness to her that bare him,</span> "Bitterness" (<span class="accented">memer</span>) oesurs nowhere else; <span class="accented">mar</span> and <span class="accented">marar</span> are common enough. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/17-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A foolish</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּסִ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(kə·sîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3684.htm">Strong's 3684: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stupid fellow, dullard, fool</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brings grief</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֣עַס</span> <span class="translit">(ka·‘as)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vexation, anger</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his father</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֭אָבִיו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bitterness</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝מֶ֗מֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·me·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4470.htm">Strong's 4470: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bitterness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to her who bore him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְיוֹלַדְתּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·yō·w·laḏ·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/17-25.htm">Proverbs 17:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/17-25.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son brings grief to his (Prov. 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