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 an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
- Proverbs 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it 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 just.