Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old. New Living Translation The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. English Standard Version The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair. Berean Standard Bible The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old. King James Bible The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. New King James Version The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head. New American Standard Bible The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair. NASB 1995 The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair. NASB 1977 The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair. Legacy Standard Bible The honor of young men is their strength, And the majesty of old men is their gray hair. Amplified Bible The glory of young men is their [physical] strength, And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience]. Christian Standard Bible The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. Holman Christian Standard Bible The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. American Standard Version The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head. Contemporary English Version Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful. English Revised Version The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the hoary head. GOD'S WORD® Translation While the glory of young men is their strength, the splendor of older people is their silver hair. Good News Translation We admire the strength of youth and respect the gray hair of age. International Standard Version The glory of young men is their strength; and the splendor of elders is their gray hair. Majority Standard Bible The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old. NET Bible The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. New Heart English Bible The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair. Webster's Bible Translation The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head. World English Bible The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe beauty of young men is their strength, "" And the honor of old men is grey hairs. Young's Literal Translation The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs. Smith's Literal Translation The glory of young men their strength: and the ornament of old men gray hair. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs. Catholic Public Domain Version The joy of youths is their strength. And the dignity of old men is their grey hairs. New American Bible The glory of the young is their strength, and the dignity of the old is gray hair. New Revised Standard Version The glory of youths is their strength, but the beauty of the aged is their gray hair. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is their grey hair. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The glory of young men is their strength and the excellence of elders is old age. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head. Brenton Septuagint Translation Wisdom is an ornament to young men; and grey hairs are the glory of old men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Wine is a Mocker…28Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne. 29The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old. 30Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.… Cross References Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. 1 John 2:14 I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. Psalm 71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Job 12:12 Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,” 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Leviticus 19:32 You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD. 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. Psalm 92:14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Titus 2:2-3 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. / Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you. 1 Samuel 2:4 The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Treasury of Scripture The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. glory Jeremiah 9:23,24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: … 1 John 2:14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. the beauty Proverbs 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Leviticus 19:32 Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD. Jump to Previous Beauty Glory Gray Grey Hair Hairs Head Hoary Honor Honour Splendor Strength YoungJump to Next Beauty Glory Gray Grey Hair Hairs Head Hoary Honor Honour Splendor Strength YoungProverbs 20 1. Proper LivingThe glory of young men is their strength This phrase highlights the vigor and vitality that characterize youth. The Hebrew word for "glory" is "תִּפְאֶרֶת" (tiferet), which can also mean beauty, splendor, or honor. In the context of young men, it suggests that their physical strength and energy are their most admirable qualities. Historically, in ancient Israelite society, young men were often seen as warriors and laborers, contributing to the community through their physical capabilities. This strength is not merely physical but can also be seen as a metaphor for the potential and promise of youth, a time when individuals are often at the peak of their physical abilities and can undertake great tasks for the glory of God and the benefit of their community. and the splendor of old men is their gray hair Μέμνησο νέος α}ν ὡς γέρων ἔσῃ ποτέ "In youth remember thou wilt soon be old." Septuagint, "Wisdom is an ornament to young men." But koach is bodily, not mental, power. The beauty of old men is the grey head (Proverbs 16:31). That which gives an honorable look to old age is the hoary head, which suggests wisdom and experience (comp. Ecclus. 25:3-6). On the other hand, the Greek gnomist warns - Πολιὰ χρόνου μήνυσις οὐ φρονήσεως. . . . Hebrew The gloryתִּפְאֶ֣רֶת (tip̄·’e·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8597: Beauty, glory of young men בַּחוּרִ֣ים (ba·ḥū·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 970: Selected, a youth is their strength, כֹּחָ֑ם (kō·ḥām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) and gray hair שֵׂיבָֽה׃ (śê·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7872: Hoary head, old age is the splendor וַהֲדַ֖ר (wa·hă·ḏar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor of the old. זְקֵנִ֣ים (zə·qê·nîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2205: Old Links Proverbs 20:29 NIVProverbs 20:29 NLT Proverbs 20:29 ESV Proverbs 20:29 NASB Proverbs 20:29 KJV Proverbs 20:29 BibleApps.com Proverbs 20:29 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 20:29 Chinese Bible Proverbs 20:29 French Bible Proverbs 20:29 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their (Prov. Pro Pr) |