Proverbs 16:31-33

New Century Version

³¹Gray hair is like a crown of honor;
it is earned by living a good life.

³²Patience is better than strength.
Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

³³People throw lots to make a decision,
but the answer comes from the Lord.

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Proverbs 16:31-33

King James Version

³¹The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

³²He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

³³The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

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Proverbs 16:31-33

English Standard Version

³¹^(A)Gray hair is ^(B)a crown of glory;
    it ^(C)is gained in a righteous life.
³²^(D)Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
    and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
³³^(E)The lot is cast into the lap,
    but its every decision is ^(F)from the Lord.