Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 20:29

Friday, September 11, 2026

The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
— Proverbs 20:29

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Illustration of Proverbs 20:29 — The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.

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