Parallel Verses
King James Version
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
New American Standard Bible
And the
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.
Amplified
Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,
And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].
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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References
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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 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.
Cross References
Genesis 50:23
And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees.
Exodus 3:14-15
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
1 Kings 11:12
Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.
1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
Job 42:16-17
After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, even four generations.
Psalm 127:3-5
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Psalm 128:3-6
Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 16:31
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.