He that begetteth a fool (khesîl). See above, on Proverbs 1:32.

The father of a fool (nâbhâl). See above,…

He that begets a fool [does it] to his sorrow
As it proves in the issue; though it was joy to him when a man child w…

This speaks very plainly what many wise and good men feel very strongly, how grievous it is to have a foolish, wicked child.