Proverbs 17:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the pride of children is their fathers.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:31

Grey hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the ways of righteousness.

Proverbs 13:22

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

1 Kings 15:4

But for the sake of David, the Lord his God gave him a lamp  in Jerusalem by raising up his son after him and by preserving Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:12

However, I will not do it during your lifetime for the sake of your father David;  I will tear it out of your son’s hand.

Genesis 50:23

He saw Ephraim’s sons to the third generation;  the sons of Manasseh’s son Machir were recognised by  , Joseph.

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, ‘I never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your offspring.’

Exodus 20:12

Honour your father and your mother  so that you may have a long life in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Malachi 1:6

‘A son honours his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is my honour? And if I am a master, where is your fear of me?  says the Lord of Armies to you priests, who despise my name.’ Yet you ask, ‘How have we despised your name? ’