Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; 2 the glory of children are their parents. 1
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In The King James Version
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
In Context
5Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. 2 He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished. 1
7Arrogant speech is not fitting for a fool, 2 much less do lying lips fit a prince. 1
Cross References
Genesis 50:23Joseph [May he add] saw Ephraim [Fruit]’s children to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the son of Manasseh [Causing to forget], were born on Joseph [May he add]’s knees.
Psalms 128:3Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, 2 in the innermost parts of your house; 2 your children like olive plants, 2 around your table. 1
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory. 2 It is attained by a life of righteousness. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:6
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. See here, 1. What a great sin those are guilty of who trample upon the poor, who ridicule their wants and the meanness of their appearance, upbraid them with their poverty, and take advantage from their weakness to be abusive and injurious to them. They reproach their Maker, put a great contempt and affront upon him, who allotted the poor to the condition they are in, owns them, and takes care of them, and… Read the whole commentary →