Proverbs 16:31 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

³¹ Grey hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the ways of righteousness.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of beauty and glory if it is found in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). [Prov. 20:29.]

American Standard Version (1901)

³¹ The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

Common English Bible

³¹ Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is found on the path of righteousness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³¹ Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

Proverbs 16:31 Cross References

Job 41:32

He leaves a shining wake behind him; one would think the deep had grey hair!

Proverbs 16:30

The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions; the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions,  than capturing a city.

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the pride of children is their fathers.

Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendour of old men is grey hair.

Ecclesiastes 12:5

Also, they are afraid of heights and dangers on the road; the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper loses its spring, and the caperberry has no effect; for the mere mortal is headed to his eternal home, and mourners will walk around in the street;

Ecclesiastes 4:13

Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer pays attention to warnings.

Leviticus 19:32

‘You are to rise in the presence of the elderly and honour the old.  Fear your God; I am the Lord.

Luke 1:6

Both were righteous in God’s sight,  living blamelessly  according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord.

Philemon 1:9

I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an elderly man  and now also as a prisoner  of Christ Jesus,