Proverbs 20:28-30

New Life Version

²⁸A king will stay in power as long as he is faithful and true. He can stay on his throne if he does what is right and good.

²⁹The honor of young men is their strength. And the honor of old men is their hair turning white.

³⁰Beatings that hurt clean away sin. And beatings make even the inside parts clean.

Proverbs 20:28-30

New International Version

²⁸Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love^(A) his throne is made secure.^(B)

²⁹The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.^(C)

³⁰Blows and wounds scrub^(D) away evil,
and beatings^(E) purge the inmost being.

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