3 occurrences in 5 translations

'Elderly' in the Bible

The people will treat each other harshly; men will oppose each other; neighbors will fight. Youths will proudly defy the elderly and riffraff will challenge those who were once respected.

Verse ConceptsOld Age, Attitudes ToBad ChildrenDisrespect For Old AgeDiscourtesyOppressorsThe Elderly

The elderly and honorable man, he is the head;And the prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.

Verse ConceptsTailsWicked ProphetsHead As ChiefFake Friends

I was angry with My people;I profaned My possession,and I placed them under your control.You showed them no mercy;you made your yoke very heavy on the elderly.

Verse ConceptsMercy, HumanOld Age, Attitudes ToYokesDisrespect For Old AgeOppressorsJudgement On Old PeoplePeople Without Mercyrelentless

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