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Proverbs 16:31-32 NIV (New International Version)

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness. Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

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Proverbs 16 NIV

Proverbs 16:31-32 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

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Proverbs 16 ESV

Proverbs 16:31-32 NLT (New Living Translation)

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

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Proverbs 16 NLT

Proverbs 16:31-32 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Gray hair is a glorious crown;  it is found in the ways of righteousness.  Patience is better than power, and controlling one’s emotions,  than capturing a city.

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Proverbs 16:31-32 KJV (King James Version)

The hoary head is a crown of glory, If it be found in the way of righteousness. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

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Proverbs 16:31-32 NKJV (New King James Version)

The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

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Proverbs 16:31-32 MSG (The Message)

Gray hair is a mark of distinction, the award for a God-loyal life. Moderation is better than muscle, self-control better than political power.

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Proverbs 16:31-32 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

A gray head is a crown of glory; It is found in the way of righteousness. One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 16:31-32 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory; It is found in the way of righteousness. [Prov 20:29] He who is slow to anger is better and more honorable than the mighty [soldier], And he who rules and controls his own spirit, than he who captures a city.

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Proverbs 16:31-32 NET (New English Translation)

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness. Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

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