Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 17:21

"He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy." — Proverbs 17:21 (ASV)

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

The father of a fool (nâbhâl). See above, on Proverbs 17:7.