King James Bible
KJVHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:21
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:21 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow, and the father of a vile man hath no joy. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow, and the father of a vile man hath no joy.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
World English Bible
WEBHe who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.
King James Bible
KJVHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow, and the father of a vile man hath no joy.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
World English Bible
WEBHe who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is begetting a fool hath affliction for it, Yea, the father of a fool rejoiceth not.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.