Leviticus 19:32

New International Reader's Version

“ ‘Stand up in order to show your respect for old people. Also have respect for me. I am the Lord your God.

Cross References

Genesis 31:35

Rachel said to her father, “I’m sorry, sir. I can’t get up for you right now. But don’t be angry with me. I’m having my monthly period.” So he searched everywhere but couldn’t find the statues of his gods.

Genesis 48:12

Then Joseph lifted his sons off Israel’s knees. Joseph bowed down with his face to the ground.

1 Kings 2:19

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon. She went to him to speak for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her. He bowed down to her. Then he sat down on his throne. He had a throne brought for his mother. She sat down at his right side.

2 Kings 17:36

The Lord is the one you must worship. The Lord brought you up out of Egypt by his great power. He saved you by reaching out his mighty arm. You must bow down only to him. You must offer sacrifices only to him.

Job 32:4

Elihu had waited before he spoke to Job. That’s because the others were older than he was.

Job 32:6

Elihu the Buzite, the son of Barakel, said, “I’m young, and you are old. So I was afraid to tell you what I know.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a glorious crown. You get it by living the right way.

Proverbs 20:29

Young men are proud of their strength. Gray hair brings honor to old men.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father, who gave you life. Don’t hate your mother when she is old.

Isaiah 3:5

People will treat one another badly. They will fight against one another. They will fight against their neighbors. Young people will attack old people. Ordinary people will attack those who are more important.

Lamentations 5:12

Our princes have been hung up by their hands. No one shows our elders any respect.

Leviticus 19:14

“ ‘Do not ask for bad things to happen to deaf people. Do not put anything in front of blind people that will make them trip. Instead, have respect for me. I am the Lord your God.

Romans 13:7

Give to everyone what you owe them. Do you owe taxes? Then pay them. Do you owe anything else to the government? Then pay it. Do you owe respect? Then give it. Do you owe honor? Then show it.

1 Timothy 5:1

Correct an older man in a way that shows respect. Make an appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as if they were your brothers.

1 Peter 2:17

Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor.