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Proverbs 20:29

29 Youth may be admired for vigor, but gray hair gives prestige to old age.

Proverbs 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 ) .

Proverbs 20:29 In-Context

27 God is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out.
28 Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.
29 Youth may be admired for vigor, but gray hair gives prestige to old age.
30 A good thrashing purges evil; punishment goes deep within us.
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