Proverbs 16:31


The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 20:29


The glory of young men is their [physical] strength,
And the honor of aged men is their gray head [representing wisdom and experience].

Genesis 47:7-10

Then Joseph brought Jacob (Israel) his father and presented him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

Leviticus 19:32

‘You shall rise before the gray-headed and honor the aged, and you shall fear your God [with profound reverence]; I am the Lord.

1 Samuel 12:2-5

And now, here is the king walking before you. As for me, I am old and gray, and here are my sons with you. I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

1 Chronicles 29:10-25

Therefore David blessed the Lord in the sight of all the assembly and said, “Blessed (praised, adored, and thanked) are You, O Lord God of Israel (Jacob) our father, forever and ever.

Job 32:6-7

Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite said,

“I am young, and you are aged;
For that reason I was anxious and dared not tell you what I think.

Proverbs 3:1-2

My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;

Proverbs 17:6


Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,
And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor yet wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive instruction and counsel (friendly reproof, warning)—

Luke 1:6

They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.

Luke 2:29-38


“Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace,
According to Your word;

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

General references

Bible References

If

Genesis 47:7
Then Joseph brought Jacob (Israel) his father and presented him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
1 Samuel 12:2
And now, here is the king walking before you. As for me, I am old and gray, and here are my sons with you. I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.
1 Chronicles 29:10
Therefore David blessed the Lord in the sight of all the assembly and said, “Blessed (praised, adored, and thanked) are You, O Lord God of Israel (Jacob) our father, forever and ever.
Ecclesiastes 4:13
A poor yet wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive instruction and counsel (friendly reproof, warning)—
Luke 1:6
They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
Luke 2:29

“Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace,
According to Your word;
Philemon 1:9
yet for love’s sake I prefer to appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner [for the sake] of Christ Jesus—

General references

Leviticus 19:32
‘You shall rise before the gray-headed and honor the aged, and you shall fear your God [with profound reverence]; I am the Lord.
Job 32:7

“I thought age should speak,
And a multitude of years should teach wisdom.