Proverbs 17:6

Tree of Life Version

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly and the glory of children is their parents.

Cross References

Genesis 48:11

Then Israel said to Joseph, “To see your face, I didn’t expect—and look, God has let me see your offspring as well!”

Genesis 50:23

Joseph saw the third generation of Ephraim’s sons. Also the sons of Machir, Manasseh’s son, were born upon Joseph’s knees.

1 Kings 11:12

Nevertheless, I will not do it in your days for David your father’s sake; but I will tear it away from the hand of your son.

1 Kings 15:4

Nevertheless, for David’s sake, Adonai his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem, raising up his son after him and establishing Jerusalem.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long upon the land which Adonai your God is giving you.

Proverbs 13:22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory, found on the path of righteousness.

Malachi 1:6

“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. So if I am Father, where is My honor? If I am Master, where is My reverence?”—says Adonai-Tzva’ot—“you, kohanim who despise My Name!” But you say, “How did we despise Your Name?”