Proverbs 20:29
20:28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
KJV
The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
What does Proverbs 20:29 mean?
Proverbs 20:29 is a verse in the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include תִּפְאָרָה (tiphʼârâh), בָּחוּר (bâchûwr), כֹּחַ (kôach). It connects to 18 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.
Job 4:13In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men,
Job 5:19He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
Job 6:4For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.
Job 24:14The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief.
Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Proverbs 3:6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:23Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Proverbs 27:1Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. to: Heb. to morrow day
Proverbs 28:1The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Isaiah 21:4My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. heart: or, mind wandered turned: Heb. put
Isaiah 43:2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Lamentations 3:12He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
Lamentations 3:13He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins. arrows: Heb. sons
Matthew 8:26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Luke 12:20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? thy: Gr. do they require thy soul
Luke 12:39And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
Hebrews 13:6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
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Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with Proverbs 20:29.
The sword without, and terror within, shall destroy both the young man and the virgin, the suckling also with the man of gray hairs. within: Heb. from the chambers destroy: Heb. bereave
Genesis 25:8Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.
Leviticus 19:32Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.
Proverbs 16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
Psalms 96:6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Frequently asked questions
What does Proverbs 20:29 say?
Proverbs 20:29 (King James Version) reads: "The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head."
Is Proverbs 20:29 in the Old or New Testament?
Proverbs 20:29 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Proverbs.
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