Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
Berean Standard Bible
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
28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne.
30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written 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 →