Proverbs 16:31 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The hoary head is a crown of glory A great honour and ornament, as it is a singular blessing of God, and a token of great experience and prudence; if it be found in the way of righteousness If it be accompanied with true piety, otherwise an old sinner is accursed, Isaiah 65:20. “Old age,” says Bishop Patrick, “is very venerable, when a man's past life has been truly virtuous and useful; which is the best way also to prolong one's days, and bring one to that great honour, which is due to those who have long done much good to mankind.”