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Psalms 34:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Psalms 34:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 34 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?”
Psalms 34:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 34:12
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? David poses rhetorical question introducing instruction on fear of LORD. This question assumes universal human desires—long, good life—then teaches how to achieve it (vv. 13-14), connecting godliness with well-being.What man is he that desireth life uses interrogative to engage hearers. What man (ish) asks universally—who among you? Desireth (chaphets) means delights in, takes pleasure in, wants. Life (chayim) means existence, vitality, thriving. Who desires life? Everyone. This is self-evident human longing—to live...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 34:12
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“He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.,For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:,,,,,,,,”
“to obey his voice”
“to keep all his statutes and his commandments”
“and show him my salvation.,With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation., אֹרֶךְ יָמִים אַשְׂבִּיעֵהוּ וְאַרְאֵהוּ בִּישׁוּעָתִי׃ ,With long life will I satisfy him, And make Him to behold My salvation.',90:16 μακρότητα ἡμερῶν ἐμπλήσω αὐτὸν καὶ δείξω αὐτῷ τὸ σωτήριόν μου,90:16 I will satisfy him with length of days, and shew him my salvation.,,,,”
“Who will show us any good? Yahweh”
“and enjoy good in all his labor”
“O remember that my life is wind: mine eye shall no more see good.”
“you gave it to him”
“my heart yet guiding me with wisdom”
“and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.”