Other translations
American Standard Version
For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Therefore, whoever desires life and loves to see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips that they do not speak deceit.
Darby Bible Translation
For he that will love life and see good days, let him cause his tongue to cease from evil and his lips that they speak no guile.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
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.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;
God's Word
"People who want to live a full life and enjoy good days must keep their tongues from saying evil things, and their lips from speaking deceitful things.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit,
International Standard Version
"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
NET Bible
For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.
New American Standard Bible
For, "THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS, MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT.
New International Version
For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.
New Living Translation
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
Weymouth New Testament
For "He who wishes to be well-satisfied with life and see happy days-- let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from deceitful words;
The World English Bible
For, "He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.