Psalms 34:12

\34:11\Come, children, give attention to me; I will be your teacher in the fear of the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

In Context

11\34:10\The young lions are in need and have no food; but those who are looking to the Lord will have every good thing.

13\34:12\What man has a love of life, and a desire that his days may be increased so that he may see good?

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Cross References

Genesis 49:2Come near, O sons of Jacob, and give ear to the words of Israel your father.

Deuteronomy 30:20In loving the Lord your God, hearing his voice and being true to him: for he is your life and by him will your days be long: so that you may go on living in the land which the Lord gave by an oath to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Job 7:7O, keep in mind that my life is wind: my eye will never again see good.

Psalms 4:6\4:5\Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.

Psalms 91:16With long life will he be rewarded; and I will let him see my salvation.

Proverbs 7:24So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;

Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:12-22

An Exhortation to Fear God; The Privileges of the Righteous. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord . 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of… Read the whole commentary →

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