Proverbs 17:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:6 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:6 — KJV
“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
— Proverbs 17:6 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:6 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:6
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:6: children, old, men
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:6: children, old, men
“And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men. And he divided the children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two handmaids.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:6: children, old, men
“And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:6: children, old, fathers
“And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:6: children, old, men
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