Proverbs 17:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.”
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“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Sons' sons <FI>are<Fi> the crown of old men, And the glory of sons <FI>are<Fi> their fathers.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 17:6 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 50:23He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation, and indeed the sons of Machir son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph’s knees.
- Exodus 3:14God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
- 1 Kings 11:12Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
- 1 Kings 15:4Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.
- Job 42:16After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.
- Psalms 127:3Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.
- Psalms 128:3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.
- Proverbs 13:22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
- Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
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