Proverbs 17:6
King James Version (KJV)
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
In context
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
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Proverbs 17:6 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
- WEB World English Bible
- Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Sons' sons [are] the crown of old men, And the glory of sons [are] their fathers.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.