Proverbs 20:29

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

Cross References

1 John 2:14

I have written to you, children, because you have come to know the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you have come to know the one who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, God’s word  remains in you, and you have conquered the evil one.

Proverbs 16:31

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

Leviticus 19:32

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

Proverbs 20:30

Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.

Job 41:32

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