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Proverbs 16:31
The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
Proverbs 16:31 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 16:31 in other translations
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
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In context
28 A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.
29 A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.
30 He whose eyes are shut is a man of twisted purposes, and he who keeps his lips shut tight makes evil come about.
31 The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.
32 He who is slow to be angry is better than a man of war, and he who has control over his spirit than he who takes a town.
33 A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
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