Proverbs 17:6

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:6

BSB
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
AKJV
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
CPDV
Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
ERV
Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
NHEB
Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
SMT
The crown of old men, sons' sons: and the glory of sons their fathers.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:6
Summary
Descendants and parentage are mutual sources honor
Event
Generations bring mutual honor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom