Psalm 34:11-14
Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Who is the man who desires life, and loves length of days that he may see good?
King David wanted his own children to know the Lord and have fulfilling lives. So he starts with a question: Who wants to live a long, healthy, satisfying life?
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.
Then watch your mouth! Whatever your heart is filled with will overflow through your words, so pay attention to how you speak. (I know that I still need to watch my tone of voice.)
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
We are to run away from evil, from temptation; and run toward, chase after "peace." This word is very extensive: it's an all-encompassing safety; it includes being friendly, being well, being happy, total welfare, prosperity, and good health. So we are to pursue good relationships with ourselves, our friends and families, our neighbors, our employers/employees, everybody whose life path crosses our life path. Then we can live a long life in peace, in prosperity and in good health.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
