Proverbs 20:29

Proverbs 20:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
• New International Version (NIV)The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head.

Context of Proverbs 20:29

27The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive. 28Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. 30Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart.

Proverbs 20:29 word by word

תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת בַּחוּרִ֣ים כֹּחָ֑ם וַהֲדַ֖ר זְקֵנִ֣ים שֵׂיבָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The gloryתִּפְאָרָהtiph'ârâh tiph'ereth · beautyH8597
• of young menבָּחוּרbâchûr bâchûr · youthH970
• their strengthכֹּחַkôach kôach · strengthH3581
• and the beautyהָדָרhâdâr · gloryH1926
• of old menזָקֵןzâqên · oldH2205
• the gray headשֵׂיבָהώêybâh · hoary headH7872

Cross-references for Proverbs 20:29

• Jeremiah 9:23This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches.
• 1 John 2:14I have written to you who are God’s children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.
• Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
• Leviticus 19:32“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.

Commentaries on Proverbs 20:29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 29The glory of young men is their strength - Scarcely any young man affects to be wise, learned, etc.; but all delight to show their strength and to be reputed strong. Agility, one evidence of strength, their particularly affect; and hence their various trials of strength and fleetness in public exercises. And the beauty of old men is the gray head - They no longer affect strength and agility, but they affect wisdom, experience, prudent counsels, etc., and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29Verse 29 Both young and old have their advantages; and let neither despise or envy the other.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2929. The glory of young men ... the beauty of old men--Each age has its peculiar excellence (Pr 16:31).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 20:29

• Young Men

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• Advice
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• Counsel
• Naught
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• Pure
• Purpose
• Wait
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Commentaries on Proverbs 20

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings