Proverbs 17:24-26

International Children’s Bible

²⁴The person with understanding looks for wisdom.
But a foolish person lets his mind wander everywhere.

²⁵A foolish son makes his father sad.
And he causes his mother great sorrow.

²⁶It is not good to punish those who have done what is right.
Nor is it good to punish leaders for being honest.

Proverbs 17:24-26

New International Version

²⁴A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,
but a fool’s eyes^(A) wander to the ends of the earth.

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(B)

²⁶If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,^(C)
surely to flog honest officials is not right.

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)