Proverbs 17:6Children's children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.
The setting
Ancient Israel, 950-600 BC. Extended families living in compounds, watching children play while elders share wisdom in Jerusalem, modern-day Israel...
The emotion here: deep satisfaction watching family bonds across generations
The original word
atarah (עֲטָרָה) — a crown, circular ornament worn by royalty, symbol of highest honor
Why it matters
Ancient Hebrew families often had four generations living together in one compound
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 17:6
The word 'crown' means grandchildren make grandparents feel like royalty
Common misconceptionThis isn't just a nice sentiment about family. In Hebrew culture, your grandchildren were proof that your lineage would continue — your ultimate earthly success.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 17:6
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 17:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 17:6 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family, legacy, honor. Notable phrases: children's children are the crown; glory of children are their parents.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grateful
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
“It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'”
— Acts 2:21
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,”
— Ephesians 2:8
“So now it wasn't you who sent me here, but God, and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land o…”
— Genesis 45:8
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