Longevity: General Scriptures Concerning
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Genesis 6:3
So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.”
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
1 Kings 3:11–14
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.
Job 5:26
You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.
Psalm 21:4
He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.
Psalm 34:11–13
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. / Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? / Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.
Psalm 90:10
The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
Psalm 91:16
With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
Proverbs 3:1, 2, 16
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. / Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
Isaiah 65:20
No longer will a nursing infant live but a few days, or an old man fail to live out his years. For the youth will die at a hundred years, and he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.
1 Peter 3:10, 11
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.