Proverbs 17:25

25 The foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.

Proverbs 17:25 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son [is] a grief to his father
Because of his folly and wickedness, and the ruin he is bringing himself to; and bitterness to her that bare him;
a cause of bitterness of soul to his mother, more distressing than the bitter pains with which she brought him forth into the world. Jarchi, by the father, understands the blessed God; and by her that bare him, the congregation of Israel; to whom Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, was bitterness, who caused Israel to sin; see ( Proverbs 10:1 ) .

Proverbs 17:25 In-Context

23 A wicked man takes a gift in secret to pervert the paths of judgment.

24 Wisdom appears upon the countenance of him that has understanding, but the eyes of a fool manifest his folly unto the ends of the earth.

25 The foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.

26 It is certainly not good to condemn the just, nor to smite princes for doing that which is upright.

27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.