Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
General references
Bible References
What
Psalm 21:4
He asked life of You,
And You gave it to him,
Long life forever and evermore.
He asked life of You,
And You gave it to him,
Long life forever and evermore.
Psalm 91:16
“With a long life I will satisfy him
And I will let him see My salvation.”
“With a long life I will satisfy him
And I will let him see My salvation.”
Deuteronomy 6:2
so that you and your son and your grandson may fear and worship the Lord your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], to keep [and actively do] all His statutes and His commandments which I am commanding you, all the days of your life, so that your days may be prolonged.
Deuteronomy 30:20
by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding closely to Him; for He is your life [your good life, your abundant life, your fulfillment] and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the Lord promised (swore) to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
1 Peter 3:10
For,“The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not],
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
That he
Psalm 4:6
Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see some good!”
Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord.
Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see some good!”
Lift up the light of Your face upon us, O Lord.
Job 7:7
“Remember that my life is but breath [a puff of wind, a sigh];
My eye will not see good again.
“Remember that my life is but breath [a puff of wind, a sigh];
My eye will not see good again.
Ecclesiastes 2:3
I explored with my mind how to gratify myself with wine while [at the same time] having my mind remain steady and guide me wisely; and how to take control of foolishness, until I could see what was good for the sons of men to do under heaven all the days of their lives.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the end of the matter is: fear God [worship Him with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is almighty God] and keep His commandments, for this applies to every person.
General references
Job 32:7
“I thought age should speak,
And a multitude of years should teach wisdom.
“I thought age should speak,
And a multitude of years should teach wisdom.