Proverbs 17:6

God's Word

Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, and parents are the glory of their children.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see you again, and now God has even let me see your sons.”

Genesis 50:23

He saw his grandchildren, Ephraim’s children. Even the children of Machir, son of Manasseh, were adopted by Joseph at birth.

1 Kings 11:12

But I will not do it in your lifetime because of your father David. I will tear it away from the hands of your son.

1 Kings 15:4

But for David’s sake the Lord his God made Abijam a lamp in Jerusalem. He appointed David’s descendant to rule after him and protected Jerusalem.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live for a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.

Proverbs 16:31

Silver hair is a beautiful crown found in a righteous life.

Malachi 1:6

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: A son honors his father, and a servant honors his master. So if I am a father, where is my honor? If I am a master, where is my respect? You priests despise my name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised your name?’