Proverbs 16:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:31 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:31 — KJV
“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”
— Proverbs 16:31 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:31 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:31
“Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:31: head, way, righteousness
“And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city. to weigh: Heb. the weight of”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:31: head, crown, found
“Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:31: head, way, righteousness
“He hath stripped me of my glory, and taken the crown from my head.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:31: head, crown, glory
“Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory. principalities: or, head tires”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:31: head, crown, glory
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