Psalms 34:12
Which of you is desirous of life, loves many and happy days?
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
In Context
11Come, children, listen to me. I will teach you to honor the Lord.
13Then guard your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.
Cross References
Genesis 49:2Assemble, sons of Jacob, and listen to Israel your father.
Psalms 4:6Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
Psalms 91:16I will give them a life of many days, I will show them my salvation.”
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 →