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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