Proverbs 16:31 meaning and explanation

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:31, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is a wise saying from Israel's wisdom tradition, observing that old age, pictured by gray hair, is an honor rather than a burden. The Hebrew word for glory carries the sense of weight and splendor.

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