Proverbs 17:6

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Grandchildren are the pride and joy of old age, and children take great pride in their parents.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory on people who have lived good lives. It is earned by living right.

Proverbs 13:22

It is good to have something to pass down to your grandchildren. But wealth hidden away by sinners will be given to those who live right.

1 Kings 15:4

But for David’s sake, the Lord gave Abijah a kingdom in Jerusalem and allowed him to have a son. He also kept Jerusalem safe.

1 Kings 11:12

But I loved your father David, so I will not take your kingdom away from you while you are alive. I will wait until your son becomes king. Then I will take it from him.

Genesis 50:23

During Joseph’s life Ephraim had children and grandchildren. And his son Manasseh had a son named Makir. Joseph lived to see Makir’s children.

Genesis 48:11

Then Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I would see your face again. But look! God has let me see you and your children.”

Exodus 20:12

“You must honor and respect your father and your mother. Do this so that you will have a full life in the land that the Lord your God gives you.

Malachi 1:6

The Lord All-Powerful said, “Children honor their fathers. Servants honor their masters. I am your Father, so why don’t you honor me? I am your master, so why don’t you respect me? You priests don’t respect my name. “But you say, ‘What have we done that shows we don’t respect your name?’