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Proverbs 17:6–7

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Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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From verse 6

  1. Psalms 127:3–5Rank 1 from verse 6
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    3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

    4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

    5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

  2. Proverbs 16:31Rank 2 from verse 6
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    31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  3. Proverbs 13:22Rank 3 from verse 6
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    22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

  4. Psalms 128:3–6Rank 4 from verse 6
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    3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

    4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.

    5The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

    6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.

  5. Exodus 3:14–15Rank 5 from verse 6
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    14And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

    15And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.

From verse 7

  1. Proverbs 29:12Rank 1 from verse 7
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    12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

  2. Psalms 50:16–17Rank 2 from verse 7
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    16But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

    17Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.

  3. 2 Samuel 23:3Rank 3 from verse 7
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    3The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

  4. Job 34:12Rank 4 from verse 7
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    12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

  5. Matthew 7:5Rank 5 from verse 7
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    5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

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Proverbs 17:6

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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COMBINED MEANING

crown

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Sense 1: A royal head ornament; by extension, kingship, honour, reward, or the top of the head. Sense 2: To invest, adorn, or honour with a crown, dignity, or reward.

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COMBINED MEANING

old

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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 17:7

COMBINED MEANING

speech

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1. Spoken words, discourse, or a message communicated in words. 2. The manner, quality, or ability of speaking. 3. A language or dialect.

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COMBINED MEANING

fool

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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.

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lying

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1. Reclining, resting, remaining, or being situated in a place. 2. Speaking or representing what is false or deceptive. 3. Lying with a person; having sexual intercourse.

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COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

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prince

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A chief, head, ruler, governor, commander, noble, or person of leading authority.

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5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

6Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

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7Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

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8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

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