Wisdom 4:8

8 Those who are old aren't honorable simply because time has passed. Old age isn't measured by counting up a person's years.

Wisdom 4:8 In-Context

6 Children born of sex outside the bounds of the Law will be called as witnesses against their parents' illicit sex when the time for judgment comes.

7 In contrast, those who have done what is right will be at rest, even if they die an early death.

8 Those who are old aren't honorable simply because time has passed. Old age isn't measured by counting up a person's years.

9 Wisdom and a spotless life are the marks of honorable maturity.

10 These people please God, are loved by God, and are taken away from living in the midst of sinners.