Proverbs 17:25

25 A foolish son anger to his father, and grief 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 The ways of a man who unjustly receives gifts in bosom do not prosper; and an ungodly man perverts the ways of righteousness.

24 The countenance of a wise man is sensible; but the eyes of a fool to the ends of the earth.

25 A foolish son anger to his father, and grief to her that bore him.

26 not right to punish a righteous man, nor holy to plot against righteous princes.

27 He that forbears to utter a hard word is discreet, and a patient man is wise.