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the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men <i>is</i> their strength: and the beauty of old men <i>is</i> the gray head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The glory of young men <i>is</i> their strength, And the splendor of old men <i>is</i> their gray head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The honor of young men is their strength, And the majesty of old men is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their [physical] strength, And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the hoary head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />While the glory of young men is their strength, the splendor of older people is their silver hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We admire the strength of youth and respect the gray hair of age. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength; and the splendor of elders is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The beauty of young men is their strength, "" And the honor of old men is grey hairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The glory of young men their strength: and the ornament of old men gray hair.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The joy of young men is their strength: and the dignity of old men, their grey hairs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The joy of youths is their strength. And the dignity of old men is their grey hairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The glory of the young is their strength, and the dignity of the old is gray hair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The glory of youths is their strength, but the beauty of the aged is their gray hair.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is their grey hair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength and the excellence of elders is old age.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Wisdom is an ornament to young men; and grey <i>hairs</i> are the glory of old men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/20-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4134" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/20.htm">Wine is a Mocker</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8597.htm" title="8597: tip̄·’e·reṯ (N-fsc) -- Beauty, glory. Or tiphereth; from pa'ar; ornament.">The glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/970.htm" title="970: ba·ḥū·rîm (N-mp) -- A young man. Or bachur; participle passive of bachar; properly, selected, i.e. A youth.">of young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·ḥām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">is their strength,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7872.htm" title="7872: śê·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Hoary head, old age. Feminine of seyb; old age.">and gray hair</a> <a href="/hebrew/1926.htm" title="1926: wa·hă·ḏar (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- An ornament, honor, splendor. From hadar; magnificence, i.e. Ornament or splendor.">is the splendor</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: zə·qê·nîm (Adj-mp) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">of the old.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Lashes and wounds scour evil, and beatings cleanse the inmost parts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-30.htm">Isaiah 40:30-31</a></span><br />Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">1 John 2:14</a></span><br />I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-18.htm">Psalm 71:18</a></span><br />Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12</a></span><br />Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:1</a></span><br />Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a></span><br />Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a></span><br />You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a></span><br />Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-14.htm">Psalm 92:14</a></span><br />In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2-3</a></span><br />Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. / Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Isaiah 46:4</a></span><br />Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-4.htm">1 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a></span><br />Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.</p><p class="hdg">glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23,24</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise <i>man</i> glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty <i>man</i> glory in his might, let not the rich <i>man</i> glory in his riches: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">1 John 2:14</a></b></br> I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him <i>that is</i> from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.</p><p class="hdg">the beauty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a></b></br> The hoary head <i>is</i> a crown of glory, <i>if</i> it be found in the way of righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a></b></br> Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I <i>am</i> the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Gray</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Grey</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Hairs</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Head</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Hoary</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-11.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-2.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Beauty</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Gray</a> <a href="/hosea/7-9.htm">Grey</a> <a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Hairs</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-22.htm">Head</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-4.htm">Hoary</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-21.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-10.htm">Splendor</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Proper Living</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The glory of young men is their strength</b><br>In biblical times, physical strength was highly valued, especially in young men who were often called upon for labor, warfare, and protection of their communities. This phrase acknowledges the vigor and vitality that characterize youth. The Bible frequently highlights the importance of strength in young men, as seen in the stories of Samson (Judges 13-16) and David (1 Samuel 17). Strength is not only physical but also represents potential and the ability to achieve great things. In a spiritual sense, young men are encouraged to use their strength for righteous purposes, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/2-14.htm">John 2:14</a>, where young men are commended for overcoming the evil one.<p><b>and gray hair is the splendor of the old</b><br>Gray hair symbolizes wisdom, experience, and the honor that comes with age. In ancient cultures, including Israel, elders were respected for their life experience and knowledge. This respect is evident in <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a>, which instructs people to rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly. The Bible often associates gray hair with a life well-lived and the accumulation of wisdom, as seen in <a href="/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12</a>, which states that wisdom is with the aged. This phrase emphasizes the value of the elderly in providing guidance and counsel, reflecting the biblical principle that wisdom is more valuable than physical strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/y/young_men.htm">Young Men</a></b><br>Represents the vigor, energy, and physical strength often associated with youth. In the context of ancient Israel, young men were often seen as warriors or laborers, contributing to society through their physical capabilities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/old_men.htm">Old Men</a></b><br>Symbolizes wisdom, experience, and the honor that comes with age. In biblical times, elders were respected for their life experiences and the counsel they could provide.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/strength.htm">Strength</a></b><br>Refers to the physical power and vitality that is typically at its peak during youth. It is a gift from God that can be used for His purposes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gray_hair.htm">Gray Hair</a></b><br>In the Hebrew context, gray hair is a metaphor for wisdom and honor. It signifies a life lived with experience and the accumulation of knowledge over time.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/glory_and_splendor.htm">Glory and Splendor</a></b><br>These terms highlight the value and honor associated with both youth and old age. "Glory" (Hebrew: tiferet) and "splendor" (Hebrew: hadarah) suggest a divine quality or beauty bestowed by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_youthful_strength.htm">Value of Youthful Strength</a></b><br>Recognize and appreciate the physical and energetic capabilities of youth. Encourage young people to use their strength for God's glory and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/honor_in_aging.htm">Honor in Aging</a></b><br>Embrace the wisdom and experience that come with age. Encourage respect for elders and seek their guidance and counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_relationships.htm">Intergenerational Relationships</a></b><br>Foster relationships between young and old, where each can learn from the other. The strength of youth and the wisdom of age can complement each other in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_design_for_all_ages.htm">God's Design for All Ages</a></b><br>Understand that God has a purpose for every stage of life. Whether young or old, each person has unique contributions to make to God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_strength_over_physical.htm">Spiritual Strength Over Physical</a></b><br>While physical strength is valuable, spiritual strength is eternal. Encourage all ages to grow in their relationship with God, which is the true source of strength and wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_gay_person_be_a_pastor.htm">What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible_say_about_gray_hair.htm">What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_rain.htm">What signifies a virtuous woman as her husband's crown?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David's authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 when external corroboration is lacking?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">The beauty of old men is the grey head.--</span>As suggesting the possession of experience and wisdom. It is the fault of the aged, therefore, if they do not receive the honour due to them, and this arises from their not having so spent their youth and middle age as to make their old age venerable.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The glory of young men is their strength.</span> That which makes the ornament (<span class="accented">tiphereth</span>) of youth is unimpaired strength and vigour, which can only be attained by due exercise combined with self-control. The moralist (<a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9</a>) bids the young man rejoice in his youth, and let his heart cheer him in those happy days, but at the same time remember that he is responsible for the use which he makes of his powers and faculties, for for all these things God will bring him to judgment. The Greek gives a needful warning - <p><span class="greek">Μέμνησο νέος α}ν ὡς γέρων ἔσῃ ποτέ</span> <p><span class="accented">"In youth remember thou wilt soon be old."</span> Septuagint, "Wisdom is an ornament to young men." But <span class="accented">koach</span> is bodily, not mental, power. <span class="cmt_word">The beauty of old men is the grey head</span> (<a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a>). That which gives an honorable look to old age is the hoary head, which suggests wisdom and experience (comp. Ecclus. 25:3-6). On the other hand, the Greek gnomist warns - <p><span class="greek">Πολιὰ χρόνου μήνυσις οὐ φρονήσεως</span>. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/20-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The glory</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּפְאֶ֣רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(tip̄·’e·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8597.htm">Strong's 8597: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beauty, glory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of young men</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּחוּרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ba·ḥū·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Selected, a youth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is their strength,</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּחָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(kō·ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gray hair</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׂיבָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(śê·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7872.htm">Strong's 7872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hoary head, old age</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the splendor</span><br /><span class="heb">וַהֲדַ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wa·hă·ḏar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1926.htm">Strong's 1926: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magnificence, ornament, splendor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the old.</span><br /><span class="heb">זְקֵנִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(zə·qê·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/20-29.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their (Prov. 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