Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength. 2 The splendor of old men is their gray hair. 1
One Unity Resource 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
30Wounding blows cleanse away evil, 2 and beatings purge the innermost parts.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32+ 19:32. Lev 19:32 (#5.368): T. To honor the older and wiser / R. To honor those who teach and know Torah ·Teaching· Example: Specificity referenced are those with gray hair and the face of an elder “‘You shall rise up before the silver haired, and honor the face of an elder old man, and you shall fear your God. I am Adonai. (RY:6, LY:4)
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory. 2 It is attained by a life of righteousness. 1
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 →