Proverbs 20:29
Young men value their strength, but the old value even more the wisdom that comes with gray hair.
Free Bible 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
28Trustworthy love and faithfulness keep a king safe; trustworthy love supports his rule.
30Wounds and blows clean away what's evil; beatings clean what's deep down inside.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32Stand up and be respectful of older people. Show reverence for your God. I am the Lord.
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a glorious crown; it's achieved by living right.
1 John 2:14I write to you little children, for you know the Father. I write to you fathers, for you know him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you young people, for you are strong. The word of God lives in you, and you have defeated 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 →