Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
In context
4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
Both translations
King James Version
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
World English Bible
Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
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