Saṃyutta Nikāya 1
Connected Discourses with Devatas
51. 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.”