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Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

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Proverbs 17:6 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

WEB World English Bible

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

NHEB New Heart English Bible

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

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3 A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

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.

9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

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