Proverbs 17:6
Children's children are the crown of old men;the glory of children are their parents.
New Heart English Bible
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.He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool,much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Cross References
Genesis 50:23Joseph saw Ephraim's children to the third generation. The children also of Machir, the son of Manasseh, were born on Joseph's knees.
1 Kings 11:12Notwithstanding I will not do it in your days, for David your father's sake; but I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
Job 42:16After this Job lived one hundred forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons' sons, to four generations.
Psalms 128:3Your wife will be as a fruitful vine,in the innermost parts of your house;your children like olive plants,around your table.
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory.It is attained by a life of righteousness.
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 →