Job 29:8

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

the young men would see me and step aside, and the old men would get up and remain standing;

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Referenced Verses

  • Lev 19:32 : 32 You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
  • Prov 16:31 : 31 Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
  • Rom 13:7 : 7 Pay everyone what is owed: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
  • 1 Pet 5:5 : 5 In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
  • 1 Pet 2:17 : 17 Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
  • Prov 20:8 : 8 A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
  • Rom 13:3-4 : 3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation 4 because it is God’s servant for your well-being. But be afraid if you do wrong because government does not bear the sword for nothing. It is God’s servant to administer punishment on the person who does wrong.

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