Proverbs 20:29

Catholic Public Domain Version

The joy of youths is their strength. And the dignity of old men is their grey hairs.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:31

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

Proverbs 20:30

The bruise of a wound, as well as scourges, shall wipe away evils in the more secret places of the inner self.

Leviticus 19:32

Rise up in the presence of a gray-haired head, and honor the reputation of an elder, and fear the Lord your God. I am the Lord.

1 John 2:14

I am writing to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I am writing to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.