Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:6
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Berean Standard Bible
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
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 is their parents.
American Standard Version
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor insults their Maker; whoever gloats over calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.
7 Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!
8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
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