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Berean Standard Bible

“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.”

Proverbs 17:6

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Proverbs 17 gathers sayings about family, friendship, speech and justice. Among them are observations about the bonds between generations.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of a son is his father.

World English Bible (WEB)

Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Children`s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Corona de los viejos son los hijos de los hijos; y la honra de los hijos, sus padres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los nietos son la corona del anciano; los padres el orgullo de sus hijos.

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