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1.51. Old Age

A devatā:

ā€œWhat is good until old age?
What is good when established?
What is the precious gem of humans?
What is hard for thieves to steal?ā€

The Blessed One:

ā€œVirtue is good until old age;
Faith is good when established;
Wisdom is the precious gem of humans;
Merit is hard for thieves to steal.ā€