Proverbs 20:29

Proverbs 20:29 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

29The glory of young men is their strength,

gray hair the splendor of the old.

29The glory of young men is their strength,

And the 20:29 Or splendorhonor of old men is their gray hair.

29The glory of young men is their strength,

And the honor of old men is their gray hair.

29The glory of young men is their [physical] strength,

And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].

29The glory of young men is their strength,

and gray hair is the splendor of the old.

29Young men are proud of their strength.

Gray hair brings honor to old men.