Longevity: General Scriptures Concerning

Scripture references

• Gen 6:3 So the LORD said, “My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is
• Exo 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land
• 1Ki 3:11–14 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of
• Job 5:26 You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered
• Psa 21:4 He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and
• Psa 34:11–13 Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. /
• Psa 90:10 The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet
• Psa 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
• Pro 3:1, 2, 16 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my
• Pro 9:11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added
• Pro 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be
• Isa 65:20 No longer will a nursing infant live but a few days, or an old man fail
• 1Pe 3:10, 11 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue