Proverbs 17:6 - The Scriptures 1998

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the adornment of children is their fathers.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers. [Ps. 127:3; 128:3.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

Common English Bible

⁶ Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.

Proverbs 17:6 Cross References

Genesis 48:11

And Yisra’ĕ

Genesis 50:23

And Yosĕ

1 Kings 11:12

“Only, I do not do it in your days, for the sake of your father Dawiḏ

1 Kings 15:4

But for Dawiḏ

Exodus 20:12

“Respect your father and your mother, so that your days are prolonged upon the soil which יהוה  your Elohim is giving you.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 16:31

Grey hair is a crown of adorning, It is found in the way of righteousness.

Malachi 1:6

“A son esteems his father, and a servant his master. And if I am the Father, where is My esteem? And if I am a Master, where is My fear? said יהוה  of hosts to you priests who despise My Name. But you asked, ‘In what way have we despised Your Name?’