young men would see me and hide, old men would rise and stand;
“You are to rise up in the presence of the gray-haired and honor the presence of the elderly. So you will fear your God. I am Adonai.
Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Remind the people to be submitted to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
Pay to everyone what is due them—tribute to whom tribute is due; tax to whom tax is due; respect to whom respect is due; honor to whom honor is due.
Gray hair is a crown of glory, found on the path of righteousness.
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.
When I went out to the city gate, and secured my seat in the public square,
princes refrained from talking and put their hand over their mouths;