Proverbs 17:25LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 25 of 28

"A foolish son a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him."
Proverbs 17:25

In context

23A wicked taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

24Wisdom before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool in the ends of the earth.

25A foolish son a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

26Also to punish the just not good, to strike princes for equity.

27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

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