"Before an old man you shall rise" - refers to a sage of any age or any man or woman older than 70, but not to a wicked or ignorant person. The Torah continues, "Fear your God," meaning one should not avert his eyes pretending he did not see the sage.One is not obligated to suffer monetary loss by standing up in front of a sage; even so, one is obligated to stand up in front of a person bringing the first fruit to Jerusalem. Why is this? Because a mitzvah in its proper time is especially beloved.
Art: Paying Respects to His High Mightiness
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