Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 17:6

"Children`s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers." — Proverbs 17:6 (ASV)

Children’s children are the crown of old men. — Compare Psalm 127 and Psalm 128.

The glory of children are their fathers. — And, as such, to be honoured by them. For the blessing which parents bring to children, compare 1 Kings 11:13; 1 Kings 15:4; and Jeremiah 33:21.