Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
In context
28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
29 A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good. 30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil. 31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. 32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:31 in the KJV
The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:31 in the ESV
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.