King James Bible
KJVChildren's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 17:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Children's children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers. | |
World English BibleWEB | Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Sons' sons are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons are their fathers. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. |