Proverbs 20:29
Wisdom is an ornament to young men; and grey hairs are the glory of old men.
LXX2012 (British)
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
28Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, and will surround his throne with righteousness.
30Bruises and contusions befall bad men; and plagues shall come in the inward parts of their belly.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32You shall rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and shall fear your God: I am the Lord your God.
Proverbs 16:31Old age is a crown of + 16:31 Gr. boasting. honour, but it is found in the ways of righteousness.
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 →