Proverbs 16:31 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
A crown of beauty [are] grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.
English ASV
The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
English Amplified
The hoary head is a crown of beauty and glory if it is found in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). [Prov. 20:29.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The hoary head is a crown of beauty and glory if it is found in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). [Prov. 20:29.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the ways of righteousness.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of righteousness.
English EASY 2024
Grey hair is like a beautiful crown on your head! People who live in a righteous way may wear it.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Gray hair is a crown of glory on people who have lived good lives. It is earned by living right.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Silver hair is a beautiful crown found in a righteous life.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the way of righteousness.
English KJV 1611
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
English LSB
Gray hair is a crown of beauty; It is found in the way of righteousness.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The silvery hair is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by virtuous living.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.
English NIV
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
English NKJ 1982
The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness.
English NLT
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Old age with wisdom will crown you with dignity and honor, for it takes a lifetime of righteousness to acquire it.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
White hair is a crown of glory and is seen most among the godly.
English Tyndale 1537
Age is a crown of worship, if it be found in the way of righteousness.