6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.


In Context

3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

Proverbs 17:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:6Children’s children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:6Sons' sons are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons are their fathers.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.