Proverbs 16:31-33

New International Version

³¹Gray hair is a crown of splendor;^(A)
it is attained in the way of righteousness.

³²Better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city.

³³The lot is cast^(B) into the lap,
but its every decision^(C) is from the Lord.^(D)

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.

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Proverbs 16:31-33

New American Standard Bible

³¹A ^(A)gray head is a crown of glory;
It ^(B)is found in the way of righteousness.
³²One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And one who rules his spirit, than one who captures a city.
³³The ^(C)lot is cast into the lap,
But its every ^(D)decision is from the Lord.