Proverbs 20:29
The beauty of young men is their strength, || And the honor of old men is grey hairs.
Literal Standard 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
28Kindness and truth keep a king, || And he has supported his throne by kindness.
30Blows that wound cleanse away evil, || Also the scourges of the inner parts of the heart!
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32You rise up at the presence of grey hairs, and you have honored the presence of an old man, and have been afraid of your God; I [am] YHWH.
Proverbs 16:31Grey hairs [are] a crown of beauty, || It is found in the way of righteousness.
1 John 2:14I wrote to you, fathers, because you have known Him who [is] from the beginning; I wrote to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains 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 →