Proverbs 17:6
World English Bible (WEB)
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
In context
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
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Proverbs 17:6 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
- KJV King James Version
- Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
- 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.