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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

World English Bible (WEB)

A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

King James Version (KJV)

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitter pain to her who gave him birth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El hijo necio es enojo á su padre, y amargura á la que lo engendró.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El hijo necio causa dolor a su padre y amargura a su madre.

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