Parallel Verses
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.
International Standard Version
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path.
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:31
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Proverbs Of Solomon
30
He shuts his eyes to devise perversity. He moves his lips to bring evil.
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Cross References
Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength. The honor of old men is their gray haired [wisdom and experience].
Genesis 47:7-10
Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing.
Leviticus 19:32
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
1 Samuel 12:2-5
Now you have a king as your leader. I am old and gray and my sons are with you. I walked before you (served as your leader) from childhood until this day.
1 Chronicles 29:10-25
There in front of the whole assembly King David praised Jehovah. He said: Jehovah, God of our father (ancester) Israel. May you be praised forever and ever!
Job 32:6-7
Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my law. Let your heart obey my commandments.
Proverbs 17:6
Grandchildren are the crowns of old men. Fathers take pride in their children.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king who will no longer take advise.
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).
Luke 2:29-38
Let your servant depart according to your word in peace.