“Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
Proverbs 17:6 (KJV) |
Proverbs 17:6
From Proverbs 17, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.