Proverbs 17:6

New International Reader's Version

Grandchildren are like a crown to older people. And children are proud of their parents.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Israel said to Joseph, “I never thought I’d see your face again. But now God has let me see your children too.”

Genesis 50:23

He lived long enough to see Ephraim’s children and grandchildren. When the children of Makir were born, they were placed on Joseph’s knees and counted as his own children. Makir was the son of Manasseh.

1 Kings 11:12

But I will not do that while you are still living. Because of your father David I will wait. I will tear the kingdom out of your son’s hand.

1 Kings 15:4

But the Lord still kept the lamp of Abijah’s kingdom burning brightly in Jerusalem. He did it by giving him a son to be the next king after him. He also did it by making Jerusalem strong. The Lord did those things because of David.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 13:22

A good person leaves what they own to their children and grandchildren. But a sinner’s wealth is stored up for those who do right.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.

Malachi 1:6

“A son honors his father. A slave honors his master. If I am a father, where is the honor I should have? If I am a master, where is the respect you should give me?” says the Lord who rules over all. “You priests look down on me. “But you ask, ‘How have we looked down on you?’