Holy Scripture
Proverbs 20:29
A church father on this verse
“The exultation of young men is their strength, etc. He calls gray hair wisdom. Then indeed the cities of each are well-ordered, then the affairs of the holy Church are rightly conducted, when the stronger men apply themselves to the necessary works with their powers: and the elders, endowed with greater prudence, wise…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
29Wisdom is an ornament to young men; And gray hairs are the glory of old men.
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In context
27The spirit of man is a light of the Lord, Who searches the inmost parts of the belly.
28Mercy and truth are a guard to a king, And will surround his throne with righteousness.
— Proverbs 20:29 —
30Bruises and contusions befall bad men; And plagues shall come into the inward parts of their belly.