Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
*The glory of yong men is their strength: and the beautie of old men is the gray head.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.16.31.
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- 1 John 2:14Rank 1 from verse 29
14I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is 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.
14I haue written vnto you, fathers, because ye haue knowen him that is from the beginning. I haue written vnto you, young men, because yee are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and yee haue ouercome the wicked one.
- Proverbs 16:31Rank 2 from verse 29
- Leviticus 19:32Rank 3 from verse 29
- Jeremiah 9:23–24Rank 4 from verse 29
23¶ Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
23¶ *Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches.
24But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that hee vnderstandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise louing kindnesse, iudgement and righteousnesse in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
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Proverbs 20:29
Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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1. Early in life or growth. 2. Offspring or young persons or creatures.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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The quality or appearance of being fair, comely, pleasing, excellent, or glorious.
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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.
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White mixed with black, especially of hair whitened partly or wholly with age.
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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.
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28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
28*Mercy and trueth preserue the king: and his throne is vpholden by mercy.
29The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
29*The glory of yong men is their strength: and the beautie of old men is the gray head.
Selected passage30The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
30†The blewnes of a wound cleanseth away euill: so doe stripes the inward parts of the belly.