King James Version
What Does Proverbs 17:6 Mean?
“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
Context
4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent
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Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
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Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Excellent: Heb. A lip of excellency lying: Heb. a lip of lying
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A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. a precious: Heb. a stone of grace
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **Children’s children are the crown of old men.**—Comp. Psalms 127, 128.
**The glory of children are their fathers.—**And, as such, to be honoured by them. For the blessing which parents bring to children, comp. 1Kings 11:13; 1Kings 15:4; Jeremiah 33:21.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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