Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
That
Bible References
That
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
Proverbs 10:1
The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
Proverbs 15:20
A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.
Proverbs 19:13
A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.
Genesis 26:34
When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, as well as Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite.
1 Samuel 2:32
You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.
1 Samuel 8:3
But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.
2 Samuel 18:33
The king then became very upset. He went up to the upper room over the gate and wept. As he went he said, "My son, Absalom! My son, my son, Absalom! If only I could have died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!"
Hath
Proverbs 23:15
My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
2 Corinthians 2:3
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.
Philemon 1:19
I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self.
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.