Thematic Bible: Old age ps 71; ec 12
Thematic Bible
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Devoid of pleasure
Remember [thoughtfully] also your Creator in the days of your youth [for you are not your own, but His], before the evil days come or the years draw near when you will say [of physical pleasures], “I have no enjoyment and delight in them”;
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Of the righteous, honourable
The silver-haired head is a crown of splendor and glory;
It is found in the way of righteousness.
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » General references to
As for you, you shall [die and] go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried at a good old age.
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Rules of conduct for
Urge the older men to be temperate, venerable (serious), sensible, self-controlled, and sound in the faith, in the love, and in the steadfastness and patience [of Christ]. Bid the older women similarly to be reverent and devout in their deportment as becomes those engaged in sacred service, not slanderers or slaves to drink. They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble,
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Divine presence in
Even to your old age I am He,
And even to your advanced old age I will carry you!
I have made you, and I will carry you;
Be assured I will carry you and I will save you.
Long life » Old age ps 71; ec 12 » Prayer concerning
Do not cast me off nor send me away in the time of old age;
Do not abandon me when my strength fails and I am weak.