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