Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength, and the honour of old men is their grey hairs.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
In Context
28Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.
30By the wounds of the rod evil is taken away, and blows make clean the deepest parts of the body.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32Get up from your seats before the white-haired, and give honour to the old, and let the fear of your God be before you: I am the Lord.
Proverbs 16:31The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
1 John 2:14I have sent a letter to you, fathers, because you have knowledge of him who was from the first. I have sent a letter to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God is in you, and because you have overcome the Evil One.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:29
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. Here we have, 1. The virtues of a good king. Those are mercy and truth, especially mercy, for that is mentioned twice here. He must be strictly faithful to his word, must be sincere, and abhor all dissimulation, must religiously discharge all the trusts reposed in him, must support and countenance truth. He must likewise rule with clemency, and by all acts of compassion gain the affections of his people. Mercy and truth are the glories of… Read the whole commentary →