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Proverbs 17:21

A foolish one is born into his own disgrace. But his father will not rejoice in one who is senseless
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.

New International Version

To have a fool for a son brings grief; there is no joy for the father of a fool.