Psalms 91:16

“With long life will I satisfy him, etc.] In this world: the saints live in it as long as they choose to live; and when they come to die, be it when it will, they are, like Abraham, full of years, or satisfied with them; they have had enough of them, and would not live always here; but, with good old Simeon, desire to depart in peace; and in the other world they shall be satisfied with length of days, for ever and ever, even with eternal life; and nothing short of this will satisfy a good man: and show him my salvation; Jesus Christ, the author of salvation, whom God appointed to do it, and who has finished it; salvation itself, wrought out by him; its fulness and suitableness, and interest…”

“With long life will I satisfy him - The margin here, is “length of days;” that is, days lengthened out or multiplied. The meaning is, I will give him length of days as he desires, or until he is satisfied with life; implying (1) that it is natural to desire long life; (2) that long life is to be regarded as a blessing (compare Proverbs 3:2, Proverbs 3:16; Exodus 20:12); (3) that the tendency of religion is to lengthen out life; since virtue, temperance, regular industry, calmness of mind, moderation in all things, freedom from excesses in eating and in drinking - to all of which religion prompts - contribute to health, and to length of days (see Psalms 34:12-14, notes; Psalms 37:9, note;…”

“91:16 A long life on earth represents just a small part of the Lord’s goodness and eternal friendship (23:6).”

“With long life: Heb. With length of days, Psa 21:4; Gen 25:8; Job 5:26; Pro 3:2, Pro 3:16, Pro 22:4; Isa 65:20-22 show: Psa 16:11, Psa 50:23; Isa 45:17; Luk 2:30, Luk 3:6 Next: Psalms Chapter 92”