Proverbios 20:29

29 La gloria de los jóvenes es su fuerza, y la honra de los ancianos, sus canas.

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 espíritu del hombre que escudriña lo más profundo de su ser.

28 Lealtad y verdad guardan al rey, y por la justicia sostiene su trono.

29 La gloria de los jóvenes es su fuerza, y la honra de los ancianos, sus canas.

30 Los azotes que hieren limpian del mal, y los golpes llegan a lo más profundo del cuerpo.