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Children`s children are the crown of old men; The glory of children are their parents.
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A Two-Way Generational Blessing
Scholars explain that this proverb highlights a beautiful, mutual honor within families. A long line of descendants is seen as the "crown" and fulfillment of old age. In turn, children find their "glory" and a source of honor in the legacy of their parents and ancestors. This creates a reciprocal bond of blessing across generations.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The reciprocity of good in sustained family relationships. A long line of children’s children is the glory of old age, a long line of ancestors the…
19th Century
Anglican
Children’s children are the crown of old men. — Compare Psalm 127 and Psalm 128.
The glory of children…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Children's children [are] the crown of old men Ancient parents. Grandfathers with the Jews are called old men, as Bu…
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It is an honor to children to have wise and godly parents who continue to be with them, even after they are grown up and settled in the world.
