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Proverbs 17:6

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

    ASV

  • Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

    BBE

  • Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

    DBY

  • Children's children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.

    WEB

  • Sons' sons `are' the crown of old men, And the glory of sons `are' their fathers.

    YLT

  • Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

    ENG

  • Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.

    WBT

  • Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

    BSB

In context

4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

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