King James Version
Read in contextHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
All translations
Proverbs 17:21
5 of 5 translations contain this numbered verse.
World English Bible
Read in contextHe who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
American Standard Version
Read in contextHe that begetteth a fool `doeth it' to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
Young's Literal Translation
Read in contextWhoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
Berean Standard Bible
Read in contextA man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.