Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
Holman Bible
it is found in the way of righteousness.
A Conservative Version
The hoary head is a crown of glory. It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
American Standard Version
The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Amplified
The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
Darby Translation
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
Julia Smith Translation
Old age a crown of glorying, shall be found in the way of justice.
King James 2000
White hair is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A crown of glory is gray hair; by a righteous life it is gained.
Modern King James verseion
The gray head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Age is a crown of worship, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
NET Bible
Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
New Heart English Bible
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
The Emphasized Bible
A crown of adorning, is a hoary head, in the way of righteousness, it should be found.
Webster
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
World English Bible
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Youngs Literal Translation
A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.
Themes
Decrepitude » Ps 71; ec 12 general references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Hairs » White or gray » With righteousness, a crown of glory
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Of the righteous, honourable
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
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Proverbs Of Solomon
30 Whoever winks knowingly is plotting deceit; anyone who purses his lips is bent towards evil. 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path. 32 Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength; and the splendor of elders is their gray hair.
Genesis 47:7-10
Later, Joseph brought his father Jacob to Pharaoh and introduced him. Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Leviticus 19:32
"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
1 Samuel 12:2-5
Now here is the king walking before you, while I'm old and gray, and my sons are with you. I've walked before you from my youth until this day.
1 Chronicles 29:10-25
King David also rejoiced greatly. Then David blessed the LORD in the presence of the entire assembly. David said, How blessed you are, LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel, from eternity to eternity!
Job 32:6-7
Barachel's son Elihu from Buz responded and said: "I'm younger than you are. Because you're older, I was terrified to tell you what I know.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the pride of children is their parents.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
A poor but wise youth is better than an old but foolish king who will no longer accept correction.
Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous before God, having lived blamelessly according to all of the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
Luke 2:29-38
"Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace according to your promise,