Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
In context
26 A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them. 27 The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being. 28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
29 The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. 30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil, and beatings purge the inmost being.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 20:29 in the KJV
The glory of young men is their strength: And the beauty of old men is the grey head.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 20:29 in the ESV
The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.