If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.
And if you follow me and obey my decrees and my commands as your father, David, did, I will give you a long life.”
You will go to the grave at a ripe old age, like a sheaf of grain harvested at the proper time!
Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.
May you live to enjoy your grandchildren. May Israel have peace!
He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever.
I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”
Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.
My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.
Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.
And this righteousness will bring peace. Yes, it will bring quietness and confidence forever.
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
so that as long as the sky remains above the earth, you and your children may flourish in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors.
So Moses told the people, “You must be careful to obey all the commands of the Lord your God, following his instructions in every detail.
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”