Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
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- Psalm 127:3–5 Lo, children are a heritage of Jehovah; And the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with their enemies in the gate.
- Proverbs 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
- 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 righteous.