27The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.


In Context

24 That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.

25 As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

26 As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

27 The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28 The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

29 The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.

Proverbs 10:27 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:27The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.