If you walk in my ways and keep my statutes and commands just as your father David did, I will give you a long life.’
Proverbs 3:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised for they will bring you many days, a full life, , and well-being. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For length of days, and long life, And peace, shall they add to thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For length of days and years of a life [worth living] and tranquility [inward and outward and continuing through old age till death], these shall they add to you. American Standard Version (1901) For length of days, and years of life, And peace, will they add to thee. Common English Bible because they will help you live a long time and provide you with well-being. Catholic Public Domain Version For they shall set before you length of days, and years of life, and peace. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For they shall add to thee length of days, and years of life and peace. |
If you walk in my ways and keep my statutes and commands just as your father David did, I will give you a long life.’
You will approach the grave in full vigour, as a pile of sheaves is gathered in its season.
The fear of the Lord prolongs life, , but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Grey hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the ways of righteousness.
he taught me and said, ‘Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.
For by me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence for ever.
for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
so that as long as the heavens are above the earth, your days and those of your children may be many in the land the Lord swore to give your ancestors.
‘Be careful to do as the Lord your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or the left.
For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.