Proverbs 16:31 · KJV
“The hoary head {is} a crown of glory, {if} it be found in the way of righteousness.”
— Proverbs 16:31
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
{He that is} slow to anger {is} better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 16 — Context
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way {that is} not good.
30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
31The hoary head {is} a crown of glory, {if} it be found in the way of righteousness.
32{He that is} slow to anger {is} better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof {is} of the LORD.
Cross References
Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men {is} their strength: and the beauty of old men {is} the gray head.
Leviticus 19:32
Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I {am} the LORD.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
1 Samuel 12:2-5
And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons {are} with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.
Proverbs 17:6
Children's children {are} the crown of old men; and the glory of children {are} their fathers.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better {is} a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. {who...: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished}
Genesis 47:7-10
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
Luke 2:29-38
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: