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Louis Segond 1910
Les cheveux blancs sont une couronne d'honneur; C'est dans le chemin de la justice qu'on la trouve.
KJV
The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.
The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.
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Patrologia Latina Vol. 185 (Migne)
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