Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
General references
Bible References
The years
Job 15:32
Before his time he will be paid in full, and his branches will not flourish.
Job 22:15
Will you keep to the old path that evil men have walked --
Psalm 55:23
But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.
Ecclesiastes 7:17
Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.
Jeremiah 17:11
The person who gathers wealth by unjust means is like the partridge that broods over eggs but does not hatch them. Before his life is half over he will lose his ill-gotten gains. At the end of his life it will be clear he was a fool."
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
General references
Proverbs 9:11
For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.