5 Bible Verses about Children, Grief To Parents

A foolish son is a grief and anguish to his father
And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.

He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.

He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].

The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.