Translations
Modern
…for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.
Traditional
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Literal
For length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
Latin
…longitudinem enim dierum, et annos vitæ, et pacem, apponent tibi.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
…for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.
Notes
People who follow God's laws often live longer. Wickedness usually harms both body and mind. However, sometimes evil people live longer than good people (Ecclesiastes 7:15–18).
The Lord blesses people who trust him and seek his guidance. His correction helps those who follow him.
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Topics
Children: Commandments To Children: Good: Shall be Blessed Children: Promises and Assurances To God: Providence of Good Children: Shall be Blessed Longevity: General Scriptures Concerning Obeying your Parents Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Studying the Bible Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning