aging
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16For this reason, we are not insufficient. But it is as though our outer man is corrupted, while our inner man is renewed from day to day.
29The joy of youths is their strength. And the dignity of old men is their grey hairs.
18even in old age and with grey hairs. Do not abandon me, O God, while I announce your arm to every future generation: your power
9Do not cast me off in the time of old age. Do not abandon me when my strength will fail.
31Old age is a crown of dignity, when it is found in the ways of justice.
12In old age is wisdom, and in length of days is prudence.
32Rise up in the presence of a gray-haired head, and honor the reputation of an elder, and fear the Lord your God. I am the Lord.
4Even to your old age, I am the same. And even with your grey hairs, I will carry you. I have made you, and I will sustain you. I will carry you, and I will save you.
13The just one will flourish like the palm tree. He will be multiplied like the cedar of Lebanon. 14Those planted in the house of the Lord will flourish in the courts of the house of our God. 15They will still be multiplied in a fruitful old age, and they will endure well, 16so that they may announce that the Lord our God is righteous and that there is no iniquity in him.
3Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well,
13The just one will flourish like the palm tree. He will be multiplied like the cedar of Lebanon. 14Those planted in the house of the Lord will flourish in the courts of the house of our God. 15They will still be multiplied in a fruitful old age, and they will endure well,
8But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.
5He satisfies your desire with good things. Your youth will be renewed like that of the eagle.
6Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
25I have been young, and now I am old; and I have not seen the just forsaken, nor his offspring seeking bread.