“Come together and listen, sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.”
Psalm 34:12 - Easy To Read Version If a person loves life\par and wants to live a good, long life,\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 What man is he that desireth life, And loveth many days, that he may see good? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition What man is he who desires life and longs for many days, that he may see good? American Standard Version (1901) What man is he that desireth life, And loveth many days, that he may see good? Common English Bible Do you love life; do you relish the chance to enjoy good things? Catholic Public Domain Version They repaid me evil for good, to the deprivation of my soul. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version They repaid me evil for good: to the depriving me of my soul. |
“Come together and listen, sons of Jacob. Listen to Israel, your father.”
But Job, if you have nothing to say,\par then listen to me.\par Be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”\par
God, remember, my life is only a breath.\par I will never see anything good again.\par
God, the king asked you for life.\par And you gave it to him!\par You gave him a long life that continues forever and ever.\par
Many people say,\par “Who will show us \{God’s\} goodness?\par Lord, let us see your shining face!”\par
I will give my followers a long life.\par And I will save them.\par \par \par
My son, pay attention to the things I say. Listen closely to my words.
Respect for the Lord is the first step toward getting wisdom. Getting knowledge of the Lord is the first step toward getting understanding.
So I decided to fill my body with wine while I filled my mind with wisdom. I tried this foolishness because I wanted to find a way to be happy. I wanted to see what was good for people to do during their few days of life.
God wants every person to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. These are gifts from God.
You must love the Lord your God and obey him. Never leave him! Why? Because the Lord is your life. And the Lord will give you a long life in the land that he promised to give to your ancestors [200] —Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
You and your descendants [34] 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, then you will have a long life in that new land.
And as for me, I would never stop praying for you. If I stopped praying for you, then I would be sinning against the Lord. I will continue to teach you the right way to live a good life.