Proverbs 16:31

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

American King James Version (AKJV)

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The grey head is a crown of glory, if it is seen in the way of righteousness.

Webster's Revision

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.

World English Bible

Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.

Definitions for Proverbs 16:31

Hoary - White colored.

Clarke's Proverbs 16:31 Bible Commentary

The hoary head is a crown of glory - The latter part of the verse is very well added, for many a sinner has a hoary head.

Barnes's Proverbs 16:31 Bible Commentary

Omit "if." Literally, "it (i. e., the hoary head) is found in the way of righteousness," comes as the reward of righteousness.