AGING

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Exodus 20:12

"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." says the Lord.

Isaiah 46:4

Your children will be many, and your descendants like the grass of the earth.  You will come to the grave in full vigor, like sheaves gathered in season.

Job 5:25 - 26

Is not wisdom found among the aged?  Does not long life bring understanding?

Job 12:12

"Keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity," says the Lord.

Proverbs 3:1 - 2

The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs 10:27

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.

Proverbs 16:31

Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Proverbs 17:6

The glory of young men is their strength,gray hair the splendor of the old.

Proverbs 20:29

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him -- length of days, for ever and ever.

Psalm 21:4

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.

Psalm 71:18

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

"With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation," says the Lord.

Psalm 91:16

They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, "The Lord is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."

Psalm 92:14 - 15

May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, and may you live to see your children's children.

Psalm 128:5-6

Long life to you! Good health to you and your household!  And good health to all that is yours!

I Samuel 25:6

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