Proverbs 17:6

New English Translation

Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see you again, but now God has allowed me to see your children too.”

Genesis 50:23

Joseph saw the descendants of Ephraim to the third generation. He also saw the children of Makir the son of Manasseh; they were given special inheritance rights by Joseph.

1 Kings 11:12

However, for your father David’s sake I will not do this while you are alive. I will tear it away from your son’s hand instead.

1 Kings 15:4

Nevertheless for David’s sake the Lord his God maintained his dynasty in Jerusalem by giving him a son to succeed him and by protecting Jerusalem.

Exodus 20:12

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

Proverbs 13:22

A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

Malachi 1:6

“A son naturally honors his father and a slave respects his master. If I am your father, where is my honor? If I am your master, where is my respect? The Lord who rules over all asks you this, you priests who make light of my name! But you reply, ‘How have we made light of your name?’