Who is the man who desires life

English Standard Version What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Berean Study Bible Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days?

King James Bible What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? New American Standard Bible Who is the person who desires life And loves length of days, that he may see good? Amplified Bible Who is the man who desires life And loves many days, that he may see good? Christian Standard Bible Who is someone who desires life, loving a long life to enjoy what is good? Holman Christian Standard Bible Who is the man who delights in life, loving a long life to enjoy what is good?

American Standard Version What man is he that desireth life, And loveth many days, that he may see good? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Who is the man who desires life and loves to see good days? Brenton Septuagint Translation What man is there that desires life, loving to see good days?

Contemporary English Version Do you want to live and enjoy a long life? Douay-Rheims Bible Who is the man that desireth life: who loveth to see good days? English Revised Version What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? By taste and sight we both make discoveries, and have enjoyment; Taste and see God's goodness; take notice of it, and take the comfort of it.

He makes all truly blessed that trust in him. As to the things of the other world, they shall have grace sufficient for the support of spiritual life. And as to this life, they shall have what is necessary from the hand of God. Paul had all, and abounded, because he was content, Philippians Those who trust to themselves, and think their own efforts sufficient for them, shall want; but they shall be fed who trust in the Lord.

Those shall not want, who with quietness work, and mind their own business. Verses Let young persons set out in life with learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here, and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be most happy who begin the soonest to serve so good a Master. All aim to be happy. Surely this must look further than the present world; for man's life on earth consists but of few days, and those full of trouble.

What man is he that would see the good of that where all bliss is perfect? That religion promises best which creates watchfulness over the heart and over the tongue. It is not enough not to do hurt, we must study to be useful, and to live to some purpose; we must seek peace and pursue it; be willing to deny ourselves a great deal for peace' sake. It is the constant practice of real believers, when in distress, to cry unto God, and it is their constant comfort that he hears them.

The righteous are humbled for sin, and are low in their own eyes. Nothing is more needful to true godliness than a contrite heart, broken off from every self-confidence. In this soil every grace will flourish, and nothing can encourage such a one but the free, rich grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The righteous are taken under the special protection of the Lord, yet they have their share of crosses in this world, and there are those that hate them. Both from the mercy of Heaven, and the malice of hell, the afflictions of the righteous must be many.

But whatever troubles befal them, shall not hurt their souls, for God keeps them from sinning in troubles. No man is desolate, but he whom God has forsaken. Psalms On the title compare 1 Samuel Abimelech was the general name of the sovereign Genesis After celebrating God's gracious dealings with him, the Psalmist exhorts others to make trial of His providential care, instructing them how to secure it.

He then contrasts God's care of His people and His punitive providence towards the wicked. Even in distress, which excites supplication, there is always matter for praising and thanking God compare Ephesians , Philippians God's favor to the pious generally, and to himself specially, is celebrated. Sins of thought included in those of speech Luke , avoiding evil and doing good in our relations to men are based on a right relation to God.

Humble penitents are objects of God's special tender regard Psalms , Isaiah Contrast in the destiny of righteous and wicked; the former shall be delivered and never come into condemnation John , Romans ; the latter are left under condemnation and desolate. Plus Toggle navigation. Password Assistance. Email address. Compare Translations for Psalms Share Tweet Save.

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