Wisdom 4:8
Good News Translation
We honor old age, but not just because a person has lived a long time.

New Revised Standard Version
For old age is not honored for length of time, or measured by number of years;

Contemporary English Version
True respect isn't gained merely by growing old--

New American Bible
For the age that is honorable comes not with the passing of time, nor can it be measured in terms of years.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years: but the understanding of a man is grey hairs.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years: but the understanding of a man is grey hairs.

Wisdom 4:6
For the children that are born of unlawful beds, are witnesses of wickedness against their parents in their trial.

Wisdom 4:7
But the just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest.

Wisdom 4:9
And a spotless life is old age.

Wisdom 4:10
He pleased God, and was beloved, and living among sinners, he was translated.

Context
Wisdom 4
7But the just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest. 8For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years: but the understanding of a man is grey hairs. 9And a spotless life is old age.…
Cross References
Wisdom 4:6
For the children that are born of unlawful beds, are witnesses of wickedness against their parents in their trial.

Wisdom 4:7
But the just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest.

Wisdom 4:9
And a spotless life is old age.

Wisdom 4:10
He pleased God, and was beloved, and living among sinners, he was translated.



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