Revised Version 1895
Proverbs 20:29
29The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
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 spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, searching all the innermost parts of the belly. 28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the hoary head. 30Stripes that wound cleanse away evil: and strokes reach the innermost parts of the belly.
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תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת בַּחוּרִ֣ים כֹּחָ֑ם וַהֲדַ֖ר זְקֵנִ֣ים שֵׂיבָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 20:29
- Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith the LORD, 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 2:14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him which 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 16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.
- Leviticus 19:32Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and thou shalt fear thy 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
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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
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