King James Bible
KJVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:31
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:31 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness. | |
World English BibleWEB | Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBOld age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
English Revised Version
ERVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
World English Bible
WEBGray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.
American King James Version
AKJVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
King James Bible
KJVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
American Standard Version
ASVThe hoary head is a crown of glory; It shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBOld age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
English Revised Version
ERVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.
World English Bible
WEBGray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA crown of beauty are grey hairs, In the way of righteousness it is found.
American King James Version
AKJVThe hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.