Chapter 71 9, 17, 19 (Psalm 92:13-15). Guard Against Evils Attending Old Age—David entreated the Lord not to forsake him in old age. And why did he thus pray? He saw that most of the aged around him were unhappy, because of the unfortunate traits of their character being increased with their age. If they had been naturally close and covetous, they were most disagreeably so in mature years. If they had been jealous, fretful, and impatient, they were especially so when aged.{3BC 1148.4}

9,17.19 (Sal. 92,13-15). På vagt imod onderne i den høje alder. - David bad Herren indstændigt om at ikke svigte ham i hans høje alder. Og hvorfor bad han sådan? Han så at de mest aldrende omkring ham var ulykkelige, fordi de uheldige karaktertræk var blevet større med alderen. Hvis de af naturen var tilbageholdne og begærlige, var de, de mest ubehagelige i de modne år. Hvis de var jaloux, irritable og utålmodige i de unge, vil de være dette særligt når de var så gamle.