The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.
Let their flesh be renewed like a child’s; let them be restored as in the days of their youth’—
Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters will be like pillars carved to adorn a palace.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
“ ‘Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
"Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise--"so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
