Psalms 23:6

In 11 translations

BSB

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

KJV

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.for ever: Heb. to length of days

WEB

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.

ASV

Surely goodness and lovingkindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.

LSV

Surely goodness and kindness pursue me || All the days of my life, || And my dwelling [is] in the house of YHWH, || For [the] length of [my] days!

YLT

Only — goodness and kindness pursue me, All the days of my life, And my dwelling [is] in the house of Jehovah, For a length of days!

DBY

Surely, goodness and loving-kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of Jehovah for the length of the days.

DRC22:6

And thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life. And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto length of days.

GNV

Doubtlesse kindnesse and mercie shall follow me all the dayes of my life, and I shall remaine a long season in the house of the Lord.

JPS

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

LXXE22:6

Thy mercy also shall follow me all the days of my life: and my dwelling shall be in the house of the Lord for a very long time.

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WLC

אַ֤ךְ ׀ ט֤וֹב וָחֶ֣סֶד יִ֭רְדְּפוּנִי כָּל־יְמֵ֣י חַיָּ֑י וְשַׁבְתִּ֥י בְּבֵית־יְ֝הוָ֗ה לְאֹ֣רֶךְ יָמִֽים׃

LXX-Br22:6

Καὶ τὸ ἔλεός σου καταδιώξεταί με πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας τῆς ζωῆς μου, καὶ τὸ κατοικεῖν με ἐν οἴκῳ Κυρίου εἰς μακρότητα ἡμερῶν.

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• Psalms 27:4One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
• 2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
• Psalms 36:7–10How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights. For with…
• Psalms 16:11You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
• Psalms 73:24–26You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And on earth I desire no one besides You. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion…
• 2 Corinthians 1:10He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
• Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
• Psalms 30:11–12You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
• Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
• Philippians 1:23I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
• Psalms 21:4He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.

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