102 Bible verses about Longevity

Longevity is all about survival, persistence, endurance, lasting a long time, and simply being vital and alive. Think about it, from the very beginning, God didn't want us to die; He wanted us to live forever here on Earth.

When you read those first chapters of Genesis, it's clear that disobedience and sin are what brought death into the world. But there's also this promise of a long life woven throughout the Bible.

Look at the Ten Commandments, Exodus 20:12¹²: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Right there, God connects honoring your parents with living a longer life. Pretty powerful stuff.

Wise King Solomon, in Ecclesiastes, also gives us some food for thought about living a long time. He basically says, don't do a lot of bad stuff, don't be foolish, why die before your time? The further you are from evil, the longer you'll live.

And I think there's also this unspoken idea that if you take care of your body – the temple of God – He'll take care of you. We see in the Bible that Jesus welcomed some believers directly into heaven, which makes me wonder if maybe a lack of care for their health led them there sooner than they might have otherwise gone.

It all comes down to this: we need to follow the instructions God gives us in His guidebook for life. Honor your parents, take care of your body, stay away from foolishness and evil, and ask God for wisdom and understanding. If you do these things, you won't die before your time. It’s that simple.

Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.

The Lord watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.

Walk just as he has commanded you so that you may live, that it may go well with you, and that you may live long in the land you are going to possess.

I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Never again will one of her infants live just a few days or an old man die before his time. Indeed, no one will die before the age of a hundred, anyone who fails to reach the age of a hundred will be considered cursed.

And which of you by worrying can add even one hour to his life?

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

The Lord both kills and gives life; he brings down to the grave and raises up.

You lead me in the path of life; I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight.

Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,then your barns will be filled completely, and your vats will overflow with new wine.My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.By wisdom the Lord laid the foundation of the earth; he established the heavens by understanding.for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

Abraham lived a total of 175 years.Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life. He joined his ancestors.

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.

Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

You will come to your grave in a full age, As stacks of grain are harvested in their season.

Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me, until I tell the next generation about your strength, and those coming after me about your power.

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver!Their life’s breath departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans die.

Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.

so that your days and those of your descendants may be extended in the land which the Lord promised to give to your ancestors, like the days of heaven itself.

They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

So the Lord said, “My spirit will not remain in humankind indefinitely, since they are mortal. They will remain for 120 more years.”

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

Even when you are old, I will take care of you, even when you have gray hair, I will carry you. I made you and I will support you; I will carry you and rescue you.

For the one who finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.But the one who does not find me brings harm to himself; all who hate me love death.”

Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

They acted like fools in their rebellious ways, and suffered because of their sins.They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.

A person’s life is like grass. Like a flower in the field it flourishes,but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.

Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

The Lord will continually lead you; he will feed you even in parched regions. He will give you renewed strength, and you will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring that continually produces water.

Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice – alive, holy, and pleasing to God – which is your reasonable service.Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God – what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!My enemies’ taunts cut into me to the bone, as they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.I thirst for God, for the living God. I say, “When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?”

I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

By faith Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death, and he was not to be found because God took him up. For before his removal he had been commended as having pleased God.

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

Praise the Lord! How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

In the path of righteousness there is life, but another path leads to death.

How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,

Today I invoke heaven and earth as a witness against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore choose life so that you and your descendants may live!Then if you and your descendants turn to the Lord your God and obey him with your whole mind and being just as I am commanding you today,I also call on you to love the Lord your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.

The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.

So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.

She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come.

The Lord deserves praise! Day after day he carries our burden, the God who delivers us. (Selah)

Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.

After this Job lived 140 years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation.And so Job died, old and full of days.

May he increase your numbers, yours and your children’s!May you be blessed by the Lord, the creator of heaven and earth!

For there is no distinction between the Jew and the Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who richly blesses all who call on him.For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

Yes indeed, the man who fears the Lord will be blessed in this way.

So remember your Creator in the days of your youth – before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years, and the Lord had blessed him in everything.

Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.A voice cries out, “In the wilderness clear a way for the Lord; construct in the desert a road for our God.Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor.

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water.He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.

O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky; your faithfulness to the clouds.

The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.

No longer will they build a house only to have another live in it, or plant a vineyard only to have another eat its fruit, for my people will live as long as trees, and my chosen ones will enjoy to the fullest what they have produced.

For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:I have observed the burden that God has given to people to keep them occupied.God has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time, but he has also placed ignorance in the human heart so that people cannot discover what God has ordained, from the beginning to the end of their lives.I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.Whatever exists now has already been, and whatever will be has already been; for God will seek to do again what has occurred in the past.I saw something else on earth: In the place of justice, there was wickedness, and in the place of fairness, there was wickedness.I thought to myself, “God will judge both the righteous and the wicked; for there is an appropriate time for every activity, and there is a time of judgment for every deed.I also thought to myself, “It is for the sake of people, so God can clearly show them that they are like animals.For the fate of humans and the fate of animals are the same: As one dies, so dies the other; both have the same breath. There is no advantage for humans over animals, for both are fleeting.A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted;

For the Lord is good. His loyal love endures, and he is faithful through all generations.

The blessing from the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow to it.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

For I am sure of this very thing, that the one who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

Praise the Lord, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name!He does not deal with us as our sins deserve; he does not repay us as our misdeeds deserve.For as the skies are high above the earth, so his loyal love towers over his faithful followers.As far as the eastern horizon is from the west, so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us.As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.A person’s life is like grass. Like a flower in the field it flourishes,but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,to those who keep his covenant, who are careful to obey his commands.The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.Praise the Lord, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds!Praise the Lord, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!Praise the Lord, all you warriors of his, you servants of his who carry out his desires!Praise the Lord, all that he has made, in all the regions of his kingdom! Praise the Lord, O my soul!He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,who delivers your life from the Pit, who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion,who satisfies your life with good things, so your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.

May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!

How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.I stay away from the evil path, so that I might keep your instructions.I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!Your precepts give me discernment. Therefore I hate all deceitful actions. נ (Nun)Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.I have vowed and solemnly sworn to keep your just regulations.I am suffering terribly. O Lord, revive me with your word!O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!My life is in continual danger, but I do not forget your law.In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end. ס (Samek) ֹ119:113 I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.Turn away from me, you evil men, so that I can observe the commands of my God.Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.You deserve praise, O Lord! Teach me your statutes!My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments. ע (Ayin)I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!Guarantee the welfare of your servant! Do not let the arrogant oppress me!My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.Show your servant your loyal love! Teach me your statutes!I am your servant. Give me insight, so that I can understand your rules.It is time for the Lord to act – they break your law!For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions. פ (Pe)Your rules are marvelous. Therefore I observe them.With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!Deliver me from oppressive men, so that I can keep your precepts.Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law. צ (Tsade)You are just, O Lord, and your judgments are fair.The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.Your justice endures, and your law is reliable.Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. ק (Qof)I cried out with all my heart, “Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes.”I cried out to you, “Deliver me, so that I can keep your rules.”I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.Listen to me because of your loyal love! O Lord, revive me, as you typically do!I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last. ר (Resh)See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.Your compassion is great, O Lord. Revive me, as you typically do!The enemies who chase me are numerous. Yet I do not turn aside from your rules.I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.See how I love your precepts! O Lord, revive me with your loyal love!I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. ג (Gimel)Your instructions are totally reliable; all your just regulations endure. שׂ/שׁ (Sin/Shin)Rulers pursue me for no reason, yet I am more afraid of disobeying your instructions.I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.I hate and despise deceit; I love your law.Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.I hope for your deliverance, O Lord, and I obey your commands.I keep your rules; I love them greatly.I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. ת (Tav)Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.May my tongue sing about your instructions, for all your commands are just.May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.I long for your deliverance, O Lord; I find delight in your law.May I live and praise you! May your regulations help me!I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.Open my eyes so I can truly see the marvelous things in your law!I am like a foreigner in this land. Do not hide your commands from me!How blessed are those who observe his rules, and seek him with all their heart,

A good reputation is better than precious perfume; likewise, the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth.

When I am afraid, I trust in you.In God – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.

Do not be deceived. God will not be made a fool. For a person will reap what he sows,

The Lord’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.

“Honor your father and your mother, that you may live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving to you.

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.

When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.Peace to the brothers and sisters, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.“that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”

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