Proverbios 20:29

29 La gloria de los jóvenes es su fortaleza, y la hermosura de los viejos su vejez

Proverbios 20:29 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men [is] their strength
That is the excellent thing in them, and it is to their honour when it is employed in the service of their king and country, and especially in the service of God and religion; though it does not become them to glory in it, ( Jeremiah 9:23 ) ; and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head;
an index of wisdom and prudence; see ( Job 12:12 ) . The design of the proverb is to show that both have their excellencies and usefulness, young men and old men, and should not despise one another; nor either of them be despised in a commonwealth, both being useful in it, the one for strength, the other for counsel; and so in the church of Christ; see ( 1 John 2:13 1 John 2:14 ) .

Proverbios 20:29 In-Context

27 Lámpara del SEÑOR es el aliento del hombre que escudriña lo secreto del vientre

28 Misericordia y verdad guardan al rey; y con misericordia sustenta su trono

29 La gloria de los jóvenes es su fortaleza, y la hermosura de los viejos su vejez

30 Las señales de las heridas pasadas son medicina para curar lo malo; y las vivas amonestaciones llegan a lo más secreto del vientre