sn.1.51 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

Old Age

A devatā:

“What is good until old age?
What is good when established?
What is the precious gem of humans?
What is hard for thieves to steal?”

The Blessed One:

“Virtue is good until old age;
Faith is good when established;
Wisdom is the precious gem of humans;
Merit is hard for thieves to steal.”

- Translator: Bhikkhu Bodhi

- Editor: Blake Walsh

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Old Age

“What’s still good in old age?
What’s good when grounded?
What is people’s treasure?
What’s hard for thieves to take?”
“Ethics are still good in old age.
Faith is good when grounded.
Wisdom is people’s treasure.
Merit’s hard for thieves to take.”