Proverbs 17:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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. 1 Kings 11:13; 1 Kings 15:4; Jeremiah 33:21.

Proverbs 17:6

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