Proverbs 17:6

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Barnes's Proverbs 17:6 Bible Commentary

The reciprocity of good in sustained family relationships. A long line of children's children is the glory of old age, a long line of ancestors the glory of their descendants.