Proverbs 20:28-29
Proverbs 20:28-29 The Message (MSG)
Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity. Youth may be admired for vigor, but gray hair gives prestige to old age.
Proverbs 20:28-29 King James Version (KJV)
Mercy and truth preserve the king: And his throne is upholden by mercy. The glory of young men is their strength: And the beauty of old men is the grey head.
Proverbs 20:28-29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness. The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.
Proverbs 20:28-29 New Century Version (NCV)
Loyalty and truth keep a king in power; he continues to rule if he is loyal. The young glory in their strength, and the old are honored for their gray hair.
Proverbs 20:28-29 American Standard Version (ASV)
Kindness and truth preserve the king; And his throne is upholden by kindness. The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
Proverbs 20:28-29 New International Version (NIV)
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure. The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
Proverbs 20:28-29 New King James Version (NKJV)
Mercy and truth preserve the king, And by lovingkindness he upholds his throne. The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray head.
Proverbs 20:28-29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Loyalty and mercy, truth and faithfulness, protect the king, And he upholds his throne by lovingkindness. The glory of young men is their [physical] strength, And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].
Proverbs 20:28-29 New Living Translation (NLT)
Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.