Proverbs 16:31

Proverbs 16:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
• New International Version (NIV)Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness.

Context of Proverbs 16:31

29A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible. 30The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips brings about evil. Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness. 32Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city. 33The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:31 word by word

עֲטֶ֣רֶת תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת שֵׂיבָ֑ה בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ צְ֝דָקָ֗ה תִּמָּצֵֽא׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The hoary headשֵׂיבָהώêybâh · hoary headH7872
• a crownעֲטָרָה‛ăţârâh · crownH5850
• of gloryתִּפְאָרָהtiph'ârâh tiph'ereth · beautyH8597
• it be foundמָצָאmâtsâ' · to findH4672
• in the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• of righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666

Cross-references for Proverbs 16:31

• Proverbs 20:29The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
• Leviticus 19:32You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.
• Job 32:6So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up: “I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know.
• Genesis 47:7Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
• 1 Samuel 12:2Now look! This king walks before you. As for me, I am old and gray, though my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from the time of my youth till the present day.
• 1 Chronicles 29:10David praised the Lord before the entire assembly: “O Lord God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore!
• Ecclesiastes 4:13A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.
• Luke 1:6They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
• Luke 2:29“Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace.
• Philemon 1:9I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love – I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus –

Commentaries on Proverbs 16:31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31The hoary head is a crown of glory - The latter part of the verse is very well added, for many a sinner has a hoary head.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31Omit “if.” Literally, “it (i. e., the hoary head) is found in the way of righteousness,” comes as the reward of righteousness.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 31Verse 31 Old people especially should be found in the way of religion and godliness.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31As godly people age, they become wiser, and their gray hair is like a crown (comparee Proverbs 4:9; 12:4; 17:6).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. (Compare Pr 20:29). if--or, which may be supplied properly, or without it the sense is as in Pr 3:16; 4:10, that piety is blessed with long life.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 16:31

• Old Age

In the dictionaries

• Chief
• Divine
• Haughty
• Lot
• Pride
• Whisperer
• Color; Colors
• Crown
• Hair
• Proverb

Commentaries on Proverbs 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings