I will give my followers a long life and show them my power to save.”
What I teach will give you a good, long life, and all will go well for you.
With her right hand, Wisdom offers long life—with the other hand, riches and honor.
He asked for life, and you gave it. You gave him life that goes on forever.
Whoever gives a thank offering shows me honor. And whoever decides to live right will see my power to save.”
You and your descendants must respect the Lord your God as long as you live. You must obey all his laws and commands that I give you. If you do this, you will have a long life in that new land.
You will be like the wheat that grows until harvest time. Yes, you will live to a ripe old age.
I have seen with my own eyes how you will save your people.
Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life.
But Israel will be saved by the Lord. That salvation will continue forever. Never again will Israel be shamed.
You will teach me the right way to live. Just being with you will bring complete happiness. Being at your right side will make me happy forever.
Then he grew weak and died. He had lived a long and satisfying life. He died and went to be with his people.
Then everyone will see how God will save his people!’” Isaiah 40:3-5
Respect for the Lord will add years to your life, but the wicked will have their lives cut short.