Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Cross-reference
In Genesis 50:23, Joseph sees his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, exemplifying the blessing of descendants honoring old age.
In Job 42:16, Job sees his children and grandchildren to four generations, showing the crown of grandchildren in old age.
In Psalm 127:3-5, children are a heritage and reward, reinforcing the idea that children bring honor to parents.
In Psalm 128:3-6, the blessed man sees his children's children, directly matching the crown of grandchildren for the aged.
Job 29:5 recalls when his children were around him — directly mirrors the joy of children as a crown to the aged.
Psalm 127:4 compares children to arrows, a warrior's strength — paralleling children as a crown and pride.
Ecclesiastes 6:3 argues many children mean nothing without enjoyment — directly contrasting the positive view in Proverbs.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 calls believers Paul's crown — a direct parallel to children being a crown, now spiritual.
1 Thessalonians 2:20 says believers are Paul's glory and joy — mirroring parents' pride in their children.
Job 21:8 shows the wicked also have established children — same blessing but in a contrasting context of prosperity for the wicked.