Proverbs 20:29
What does Proverbs 20:29 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 20:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Leviticus 19:32
Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy God: I am Jehovah.
- Jeremiah 9:23
Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;
- 1 John 2:14
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.
- Proverbs 16:31
The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
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