Proverbs 17:6

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see your face: and, see, God has showed me also your seed.

Genesis 50:23

And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up on Joseph's knees.

1 Kings 11:12

Notwithstanding in your days I will not do it for David your father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of your son.

1 Kings 15:4

Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the LORD your God gives you.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Proverbs 16:31

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Malachi 1:6

A son honors his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is my honor? and if I be a master, where is my fear? said the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, that despise my name. And you say, Wherein have we despised your name?