Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.

General references

Bible References

Glory

Jeremiah 9:23
The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.
1 John 2:14
I have written to you, children, that you have known the Father. I have written to you, fathers, that you have known him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young people, that you are strong, and the word of God resides in you, and you have conquered the evil one.

The beauty

Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
Leviticus 19:32
You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.

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Leviticus 19:32
You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.

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