Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength 1 and the splendor of old people is their gray hair. 1
Unlocked Literal 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
28Covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness preserve the king; 1 his throne is made secure by love. 1
30Blows that make a wound cleanse away evil 1 and beatings make the innermost parts clean.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:32You must rise before the gray-headed person and honor the presence of an old man. You must fear your God. I am Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; 1 it is gained by living the right way. 1
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know the one who is from the beginning. I have written 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 →