Proverbs 17:6
6 Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
Other Translations of Proverbs 17:6
King James Version
6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
English Standard Version
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
The Message
6 Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
New King James Version
6 Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
New Living Translation
6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:6
(Read Proverbs 17:6)
It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.