10 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
10 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:
10 For "Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;
10 Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful;
10 For "He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.
10 For the Scriptures say, "If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Peter 3:10
Commentary on 1 Peter 3:8-13
(Read 1 Peter 3:8-13)
Though Christians cannot always be exactly of the same mind, yet they should have compassion one of another, and love as brethren. If any man desires to live comfortably on earth, or to possess eternal life in heaven, he must bridle his tongue from wicked, abusive, or deceitful words. He must forsake and keep far from evil actions, do all the good he can, and seek peace with all men. For God, all-wise and every where present, watches over the righteous, and takes care of them. None could or should harm those who copied the example of Christ, who is perfect goodness, and did good to others as his followers.