Proverbs 20:29

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 29 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.

Context

v.28Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness.

v.29This passage

v.30Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokesreachthe innermost parts.

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.