Proverbs 17:6

Modern English Version

Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your children also.”

Genesis 50:23

Joseph saw Ephraim’s children to the third generation. Also, the sons of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were brought up on Joseph’s knees.

1 Kings 11:12

I will not do this in your lifetime for your father David’s sake, but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.

1 Kings 15:4

Nevertheless, for David’s sake, the Lord his God gave 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 in the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his sons’ children, but the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Proverbs 16:31

The silvery hair is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.

Malachi 1:6

A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is My fear? says the Lord of Hosts to you, O priests, who despise My name. But you say, “How have we despised Your name?”