6 Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
6 Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
6 Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
6 Children's children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:6
Complete ConciseCommentary on Proverbs 17:1
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These words recommend family love and peace, as needful for the comfort of human life.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
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The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:3
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God tries the heart by affliction. He thus has often shown the sin remaining in the heart of the believer.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:4
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Flatterers, especially false teachers, are welcome to those that live in sin.
Commentary on Proverbs 17:5
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Those that laugh at poverty, treat God's providence and precepts with contempt.
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It is an honour to children to have wise and godly parents continued to them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.