Now as for you, you'll die peacefully, join your ancestors, and be buried at a good old age.

But Jacob replied, "My son isn't going back with you, since his brother is dead and he's the only one left. If something should harm him as you travel, then it'll be death for me and my sad, gray hair!"

Now Israel's eyesight had become poor from age. Because he couldn't see well, Joseph brought them close to him, and Israel kissed them both and embraced them.

"Go and gather the elders of Israel. Tell them, "The LORD God of your ancestors, appeared to me the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and he said, "I have paid close attention to you and to what has been done to you in Egypt.

"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.

it will be a nation whose language you don't understand, whose stern appearance neither shows regard nor extends grace to anyone whether old or young.

And he will restore your life for you and will support you in your old age, because your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who has borne him, is better for you than seven sons!"

You'll go to your grave at a ripe old age; like a stack of grain that's harvested at just the right time.

"Wisdom may be found in the company of the aged. Understanding comes with longevity.

He keeps reliable advisors from speaking, and removes discernment from elders.

"We have both the gray-haired and the aged with us, and they are far older than your father.

The young men would see me and withdraw, and the aged would rise and stand.

Furthermore, what could I have gained from men whose strength is gone?

I thought, experience should speak; abundance of years teaches wisdom.

"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.

"The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice.

Also, when I reach old age and have gray hair, God, do not forsake me, until I have declared your power to this generation and your might to the next one.

Also, when I reach old age and have gray hair, God, do not forsake me, until I have declared your power to this generation and your might to the next one.

We live for 70 years, or 80 years if we're healthy, yet even in the prime years there are troubles and sorrow. They pass by quickly and we fly away.

I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.

Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.

Even until your old age, I am the one, and I'll carry you even until your gray hairs come. It is I who have created, and I who will carry, and it is I who will bear and save.

I was angry with my people, and I desecrated my heritage, and gave them into your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the aged you laid your yoke most heavily.

I'm full of the wrath of the LORD, and I'm tired of holding it back. Pour it out on the children in the street and on the groups of young men gathered together. Indeed, both husband and wife will be caught in it, the old and the very old.

by sending it through Barnabas and Saul to the elders.