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Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
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A Reward, Not a Guess
Commentators clarify that the verse is better translated as a statement of fact: the gray head "is found in the way of righteousness." This presents a long life not as a random chance, but as a promised reward for obedience, a recurring theme in Proverbs.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Omit "if." Literally, it (that is, the hoary head) is found in the way of righteousness, comes as the reward of righteousness.
19th Century
Anglican
If it be found in the way of righteousness. —Rather, it is found; old age being promised as the reward of obedie…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The hoary head [is] a crown of glory. Gray hairs, white locks through age are very ornamental; look very beautiful, bespe…
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Old people especially should walk in the way of religion and godliness.
