Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:31
American Standard Version
The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Amplified® Bible
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).
Contemporary English Version
Gray hair is a glorious crown worn by those who have lived right.
Darby English Version
The hoary head is a crown of glory, [if] it is found in the way of righteousness.
Good News Bible
Long life is the reward of the righteous; gray hair is a glorious crown.
King James Version
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness.
New International Version
Gray hair is a crown of splendor;
it is attained by a righteous life.
New King James Version
The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A gray head constitutes a crown of glory; if it results from the way of righteousness.
Revised Standard Version
A hoary head is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.
Young's Literal Translation
A crown of beauty `are' grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.