16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."

Other Translations of Psalm 91:16

King James Version

16 With long long...: Heb. length of days life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

English Standard Version

16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation."

The Message

16 I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!"

New King James Version

16 With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation."

New Living Translation

16 I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 91:16

Commentary on Psalm 91:9-16

(Read Psalm 91:9-16)

Whatever happens, nothing shall hurt the believer; though trouble and affliction befal, it shall come, not for his hurt, but for good, though for the present it be not joyous but grievous. Those who rightly know God, will set their love upon him. They by prayer constantly call upon him. His promise is, that he will in due time deliver the believer out of trouble, and in the mean time be with him in trouble. The Lord will manage all his worldly concerns, and preserve his life on earth, so long as it shall be good for him. For encouragement in this he looks unto Jesus. He shall live long enough; till he has done the work he was sent into this world for, and is ready for heaven. Who would wish to live a day longer than God has some work to do, either by him or upon him? A man may die young, yet be satisfied with living. But a wicked man is not satisfied even with long life. At length the believer's conflict ends; he has done for ever with trouble, sin, and temptation.

2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Other Translations of Proverbs 3:2

King James Version

2 For length of days, and long long...: Heb. years of life life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

English Standard Version

2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.

The Message

2 They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well.

New King James Version

2 For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.

New Living Translation

2 If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 3:2

Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-6

(Read Proverbs 3:1-6)

In the way of believing obedience to God's commandments health and peace may commonly be enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth, we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; God's mercy in promising, and his truth in performing: live up to them, keep up thine interest in them, and take the comfort of them. We must trust in the Lord with all our hearts, believing he is able and wise to do what is best. Those who know themselves, find their own understandings a broken reed, which, if they lean upon, will fail. Do not design any thing but what is lawful, and beg God to direct thee in every case, though it may seem quite plain. In all our ways that prove pleasant, in which we gain our point, we must acknowledge God with thankfulness. In all our ways that prove uncomfortable, and that are hedged up with thorns, we must acknowledge him with submission. It is promised, He shall direct thy paths; so that thy way shall be safe and good, and happy at last.