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


In Context

28 A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.

29 An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good

30 He that with fixed eyes deviseth?? wicked things, biting his lips, bringeth: evil to pass.

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

32 The patient man is better than the valiant: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh cities.

33 Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord.

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 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 Darby 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 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.