31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.


In Context

28 A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

30 He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; biting his lips, he bringeth evil to pass.

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.

Proverbs 16:31 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:31The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:31Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:31Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:31A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.