Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
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Bible References
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Genesis 47:7
Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing.
1 Samuel 12:2
Now you have a king as your leader. I am old and gray and my sons are with you. I walked before you (served as your leader) from childhood until this day.
1 Chronicles 29:10
There in front of the whole assembly King David praised Jehovah. He said: Jehovah, God of our father (ancester) Israel. May you be praised forever and ever!
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king who will no longer take advise.
Luke 1:6
They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).
Luke 2:29
Let your servant depart according to your word in peace.
Philemon 1:9
Because of love I appeal to you, since I am Paul, the aged. I am also a prisoner of Christ Jesus.
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Leviticus 19:32
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
Job 32:7
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'