Proverbs 20:28-30

Tree of Life Version

²⁸Lovingkindness and truth preserve the king,
but his throne is upheld by lovingkindness.

²⁹The glory of young men is their strength,
and the splendor of old men is gray hair.

³⁰Blows that wound scour away evil,
and beatings purge the innermost being.

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.

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)