Standing in the Presence of the Aged (Leviticus 19:32)

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מִפְּנֵי שֵׂיבָה תָּקוּם וְהָדַרְתָּ פְּנֵי זָקֵן

— LEVITICUS 19:32

"Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly."

Modern Translation & Meaning

"Always show physical respect when an elder or a parent enters the room."

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