Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:29
American Standard Version
The glory of young men is their strength; And the beauty of old men is the hoary head.
Amplified® Bible
The glory of young men is their strength, and the beauty of old men is their gray head [suggesting wisdom and experience].
Contemporary English Version
Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful.
Darby English Version
The glory of young men is their strength; and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
Good News Bible
We admire the strength of youth and respect the gray hair of age.
King James Version
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
New American Standard Bible
The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.
New International Version
The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.
New King James Version
The glory of young men is their strength,
And the splendor of old men is their gray head.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Young men glory in their strength, And old men find honor in their gray hair.
Revised Standard Version
The glory of young men is their strength, but the beauty of old men is their gray hair.
Young's Literal Translation
The beauty of young men is their strength, And the honour of old men is grey hairs.