Psalm 34:12

New English Translation

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

Cross References

Genesis 49:2

“Assemble and listen, you sons of Jacob; listen to Israel, your father.

Job 33:33

If not, you listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”

Job 7:7

Remember that my life is but a breath, that my eyes will never again see happiness.

Psalm 21:4

He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

Psalm 4:6

Many say, “Who can show us anything good?” Smile upon us, Lord!

Psalm 91:16

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

Proverbs 4:20

My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

Proverbs 7:24

So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

Proverbs 9:10

The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 2:3

I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine (all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.

Ecclesiastes 3:13

and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.

Deuteronomy 30:20

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.”

Deuteronomy 6:2

and that you may so revere the Lord your God that you will keep all his statutes and commandments that I am giving you – you, your children, and your grandchildren – all your lives, to prolong your days.

1 Samuel 12:23

As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright.