Proverbs 20:29 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

This shows that both young and old have their advantages, and therefore must each of them be, according to their capacities, serviceable to the public, and neither of them despise nor envy the other. 1. Let not old people despise the young, for they are strong and fit for action, able to go through business and break through difficulties, which the aged and weak cannot grapple with. The glory of young men is their strength, provided they use it well (in the service of God and their country,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength ,.... That is the excellent thing in them, and it is to their honour when it is employed in the service of their king and country, and especially in the service of God and religion; though it does not become them to glory in it, Jeremiah 9:23 ; and the beauty of old men is the gray head ; an index of wisdom and prudence; see Job 12:12 . The design of the proverb is to show that both have their excellencies and usefulness, young men and old... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength - Scarcely any young man affects to be wise, learned, etc.; but all delight to show their strength and to be reputed strong. Agility, one evidence of strength, their particularly affect; and hence their various trials of strength and fleetness in public exercises. And the beauty of old men is the gray head - They no longer affect strength and agility, but they affect wisdom, experience, prudent counsels, etc., and are fond of being reputed wise,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:24-30

The truth of life in diverse aspects We may divide the matter as follows. I. DIVINE PROVIDENCE . ( Proverbs 20:24 .) It is needful, for human wisdom is shortsighted, and human direction inadequate. It is a gracious fact, and, if acknowledged, brings blessing to the trustful mind and heart. Each man has a life vocation. God appoints it, and will reveal the means for the attainment of it. We cannot enter the kingdom except through the guidance of Christ. II. HUMAN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young men is their strength. That which makes the ornament ( tiphereth ) of youth is unimpaired strength and vigour, which can only be attained by due exercise combined with self-control. The moralist ( Ecclesiastes 11:9 ) bids the young man rejoice in his youth, and let his heart cheer him in those happy days, but at the same time remember that he is responsible for the use which he makes of his powers and faculties, for for all these things God will bring him to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

Young men and old I. EVERY TIME OF LIFE HAS ITS OWN PECULIAR EXCELLENCE . 1. Every age of man has some excellence. Youth appears vain in the grave vision of age, and age looks gloomy to the bright eyes of youth. Yet both youth and age have their mead of praise. It is possible for a man to miss all excellence in life and to live in dishonour from youth to age. But that depends upon his own conduct, and he only will be to blame for spoiling every age of his life if he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

The glory of young manhood A weak young man is not a sight that we like to see. Between young manhood and weakness there is no natural agreement; the two things do not accord with one another. In young men we look for strength, and delight to see it there. Moreover, youth itself is proud of the strength of which it is conscious, and "glories" in it. We look at— I. THAT WHEREON WE CONGRATULATE IT . We look with satisfaction, and perhaps with pride, upon the young man who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

(latter clause).—(See homily on Proverbs 16:31 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 20:29

Proverbs 20:29. The glory of young men That wherein they glory as their privilege above old men; is their strength Namely, of body, and vigour and courage of mind; their fitness for action, their ability to go through business, and overcome difficulties which the aged and weak cannot grapple with. Their strength is their glory, provided they use it well, namely, in the service of God and their country, and not of their lusts; and that they be not proud of it, nor trust to it, remembering... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:1-30

Honesty (20:1-30)Wise people will not become drunkards, will not needlessly anger those in authority, will avoid quarrelling and will work to support themselves (20:1-4). They will also have the ability to draw out the deepest feelings and intentions of those with whom they deal (5). Many people boast of their loyalty but few practise it. To live honestly is the best way to guarantee a good future for one’s children (6-7). A king learns by experience to discern between right and wrong in cases... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 20:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:24-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 20:29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:1-30

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