Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
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Cross references
- Psalm 127:3–5 Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. 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 who has his quiver full of them. They won’t be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.
- Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
- Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.