Proverbs 16:31

New International Reader's Version

Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.

Cross References

Job 41:32

It leaves a shiny trail behind it. You would think the ocean had white hair.

Proverbs 16:30

Whoever winks with their eye is planning to do wrong. Whoever closes their lips tightly is up to no good.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Proverbs 17:6

Grandchildren are like a crown to older people. And children are proud of their parents.

Proverbs 20:29

Young men are proud of their strength. Gray hair brings honor to old men.

Ecclesiastes 12:5

Remember your Creator before you become afraid of places that are too high. You will also be terrified because of danger in the streets. Remember your Creator before the almond trees have buds on them. That’s when grasshoppers will drag themselves along. Old people will lose their desire. That’s when people will go to their dark homes in the grave. And those who mourn for the dead will walk around in the streets.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor but wise young man is better off than an old but foolish king. That king doesn’t pay attention to a warning anymore.

Leviticus 19:32

“ ‘Stand up in order to show your respect for old people. Also have respect for me. I am the Lord your God.

Luke 1:6

Both of them did what was right in the sight of God. They obeyed all the Lord’s commands and rules faithfully.

Philemon 1:9

But we love each other. And I would rather appeal to you on the basis of that love. I, Paul, am an old man. I am now also a prisoner because of Christ Jesus.