Proverbs 20:29
The joy of youths is their strength. And the dignity of old men is their grey hairs.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 truth guard the king, and his throne is strengthened by clemency.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32Rise up in the presence of a gray-haired head, and honor the reputation of an elder, and fear the Lord your God. I am the Lord.
Proverbs 16:31Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.
1 John 2:14I am writing to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I am writing to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and 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 →