Proverbs 17:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

He that begetteth a fool (khesîl). — See above, on Proverbs 1:32.

The father of a fool (nâbhâl). — See above, on Proverbs 17:7.

Proverbs 17:21

21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.