Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
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Cross references
- Psalm 127:3–5 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.
- Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
- Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.