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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When I Was Your Age
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What can you do now that you won't be able to do in 30 years? Young and old both have things that they alone can do and both must be respected.

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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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