Proverbs 17:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Grandparents are proud of their grandchildren, and children should be proud of their parents.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Jacob turned to Joseph and told him, “For many years I thought you were dead and that I would never see you again. But now God has even let me live to see your children.”

Genesis 50:23

Joseph lived long enough to see Ephraim's children and grandchildren. He also lived to see the children of Manasseh's son Machir, and he welcomed them into his family.

1 Kings 11:12

But because David was your father, you will remain king as long as you live. I will wait until your son becomes king, then I will take the kingdom from him.

1 Kings 15:4

David had always obeyed the LORD's commands by doing right, except in the case of Uriah. And since Abijam was David's great-grandson, the LORD kept Jerusalem safe and let Abijam have a son who would be the next king.

Exodus 20:12

Respect your father and your mother, and you will live a long time in the land I am giving you.

Proverbs 13:22

If you obey God, you will have something to leave your grandchildren. If you don't obey God, those who live right will get what you leave.

Proverbs 16:31

Grey hair is a glorious crown worn by those who have lived right.

Malachi 1:6

I, the LORD All-Powerful, have something to say to you priests. Children respect their fathers, and servants respect their masters. I am your father and your master, so why don't you respect me? You priests have insulted me, and now you ask, “How did we insult you?”