Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that begetteth a fool `doeth it' to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who has an unwise son gets sorrow for himself, and the father of a foolish son has no joy.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow, and the father of a vile [man] hath no joy.

World English Bible (WEB)

He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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