1 Peter 3:10

New Living Translation

For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.

Cross References

Job 2:4

Satan replied to the Lord, “Skin for skin! A man will give up everything he has to save his life.

Job 33:28

God rescued me from the grave, and now my life is filled with light.’

Job 9:25

“My life passes more swiftly than a runner. It flees away without a glimpse of happiness.

Psalm 106:5

Let me share in the prosperity of your chosen ones. Let me rejoice in the joy of your people; let me praise you with those who are your heritage.

Psalm 27:13

Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.

Psalm 49:19

But they will die like all before them and never again see the light of day.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.

Proverbs 3:2

If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.

Proverbs 4:22

for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.

Proverbs 8:35

For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 2:3

After much thought, I decided to cheer myself with wine. And while still seeking wisdom, I clutched at foolishness. In this way, I tried to experience the only happiness most people find during their brief life in this world.

Matthew 19:17

“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.”

Mark 8:35

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.

John 1:47

As they approached, Jesus said, “Now here is a genuine son of Israel—a man of complete integrity.”

John 12:25

Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity.

Deuteronomy 32:47

These instructions are not empty words—they are your life! By obeying them you will enjoy a long life in the land you will occupy when you cross the Jordan River.”

James 1:26

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

1 Peter 2:1

So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

1 Peter 2:22

He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.

Revelation 14:5

They have told no lies; they are without blame.