Proverbs 17:6 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 17:6 NIV (New International Version)
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 NLT (New Living Translation)
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Proverbs 17:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the pride of children is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 KJV (King James Version)
Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 NKJV (New King James Version)
Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.
Proverbs 17:6 MSG (The Message)
Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
Proverbs 17:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Grandchildren are the crown of aged men, And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives]. [Ps 127:3; 128:3]
Proverbs 17:6 NET (New English Translation)
Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.