Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
In context
3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts. 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. 7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. 8 A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:6 in the KJV
Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:6 in the NIV
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.