Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:29

BSB
The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.
AKJV
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
CPDV
The joy of youths is their strength. And the dignity of old men is their grey hairs.
ERV
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
NHEB
The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
SMT
The glory of young men their strength: and the ornament of old men gray hair.

Commentary for Proverbs 20:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 20:29
Summary
Youth and age each possess distinct excellences.
Event
Comparing youthful and elderly attributes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom