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Bible Quotes About Old People

12 Scripture verses about old people from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture honors old age as a time marked by wisdom and understanding, as seen in Job 12:12 and Proverbs 16:31, where the 'hoary head' is described as a crown of glory when found in righteousness. The Bible commands respect for the elderly, instructing believers to rise before the aged and honor them as an expression of reverence for God (Leviticus 19:32). While acknowledging the frailty that can accompany advanced years, Psalms 71:9 pleads for God's sustaining presence in times of weakness. The example of Moses, who remained vigorous even at 120 years old (Deuteronomy 34:7), highlights God's blessing and the potential for strength in old age.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Old People

Leviticus 19:32 — “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”
Deuteronomy 34:7 — “And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. natural: Heb. moisture abated: Heb. fled”
Job 12:12 — “With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”
Psalms 71:9 — “Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.”
Psalms 90:10 — “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. The days: He...”
Proverbs 16:31 — “The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”
Proverbs 17:6 — “Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”
Proverbs 20:29 — “The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.”
Isaiah 40:31 — “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change”
Isaiah 46:4 — “And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.”

Subtopics of Old People

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Old Testament Quotes About Old People (10)

“Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.”

Leviticus 19:32KJV

“And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. natural: Heb. moisture abated: Heb. fled”

Deuteronomy 34:7KJV

“With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”

Job 12:12KJV

“Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.”

Psalms 71:9KJV

“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. The days: Heb. As for the days of our years, in them are seventy years”

Psalms 90:10KJV

“The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”

Proverbs 16:31KJV

“Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

Proverbs 17:6KJV

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

Proverbs 20:29KJV

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. renew: Heb. change”

Isaiah 40:31KJV

“And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.”

Isaiah 46:4KJV

New Testament Quotes About Old People (2)

“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age , and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;”

Luke 2:36KJV

“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:”

Titus 2:1KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Old People in the Bible

What does the Bible say about old people?

The Bible contains 12 verses about old people, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding old people through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about old people?

There are 12 Bible verses about old people in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about old people?

While many verses address old people, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of old people you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about old people?

Old People is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.