Parallel Verses
Amplified
Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,
And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].
New American Standard Bible
And the
King James Version
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Holman Bible
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
International Standard Version
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the pride of children is their parents.
A Conservative Version
Son's sons are the crown of old men, and the glory of sons are their fathers.
American Standard Version
Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Bible in Basic English
Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Darby Translation
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Julia Smith Translation
The crown of old men, sons' sons: and the glory of sons their fathers.
King James 2000
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The crown of the elderly [are] {grandchildren}, and the glory of children [is] their fathers.
Modern King James verseion
Sons of sons are the crown of old men, and the glory of sons are their fathers.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Children's children are a crown of the aged, and the fathers are the honour of the children.
NET Bible
Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.
New Heart English Bible
Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
The Emphasized Bible
The crown of old men, consists of children's children, and the adornment of children, is their fathers.
Webster
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.
World English Bible
Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
Youngs Literal Translation
Sons' sons are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons are their fathers.
Themes
Children » Precious » Esteemed highly
Children » The glory of children
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 17:6
Images Proverbs 17:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
5
Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker,
And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished.
Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,
And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].
Excellent speech does not benefit a fool [who is spiritually blind],
Much less do lying lips benefit a prince.
Cross References
Genesis 50:23
Joseph saw the third generation of Ephraim’s children; also the children of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born and raised on Joseph’s knees.
Exodus 3:14-15
God said to Moses, “
1 Kings 11:12
However, I will not do it in your
1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless, for David’s sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp (descendant on the throne) in Jerusalem, setting up his son after him and establishing Jerusalem,
Job 42:16-17
After this, Job lived 140 years, and saw his sons and his grandsons, four generations.
Psalm 127:3-5
Behold, children are a heritage and gift from the Lord,
The fruit of the womb a reward.
Psalm 128:3-6
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
Within the innermost part of your house;
Your children will be like olive plants
Around your table.
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
Proverbs 16:31
The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.