Proverbs 20:29
The ornament of young men is their strength; and the glory of old men is a hoary head.
Leeser Tanakh
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
28Kindness and truth will watch over a king, and he will prop up through kindness his throne.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32Before the hoary head shalt thou rise up, and honor the face of the old man; and thou shalt be afraid of thy God: I am the Lord.
Proverbs 16:31An ornamental crown is the hoary head, on the way of righteousness can it be found.
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 →