Proverbs 16:31

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty,.... Than a mighty warrior or conqueror; as Alexander who conquered his enemies, and even all the world, and yet in his wrath slew his best friends:…

Omit “if.” Literally, “it (i. e., the hoary head) is found in the way of righteousness,” comes as the reward of righteousness.

Note, 1. It ought to be the great care of old people to be found in the way of righteousness, the way of religion and serious godliness. Both God and man will look for them in that way; it will be…

if it be found Rather, it shall be found, R.V. text. "Decus et ornamentum est senectus, senectus vero præmium virtutis," Maur. Comp. Pro 3:2; Pro 3:16.