Matthew Poole and continuators on Proverbs 16:31
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Proverbs16:31
31 The hoary head is a crown of glory , if it be found in the way of righteousness .
A great Honour and Ornament, as it is a singular Blessing of God, a token of great experience and prudence, as it comes nearest to God, who is called, The Ancient of Days, Dan. 7. 9.
If it be accompanied with true Piety, otherwise an old Sinner is accu[illegible: 1+ letters]sed, Isa. 65. 20. Heb. it shall be found, &c. This is a priviledge promised to righteous Persons, Exod. 20. 12. Prov. 3. 16. & 4. 22. whereas ungodly men shall not live out half their days, Psal. 55. 23.
Marginal references: Ch. 20. 29.; Heb i[illegible: 1+ letters] [illegible: 1 word] ▪ or, [illegible: 1 word] be found.
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