Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Holman Bible
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
International Standard Version
Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long.
A Conservative Version
The fear of LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Amplified
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Bible in Basic English
The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.
Darby Translation
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Julia Smith Translation
The fear of Jehovah will add days, and the years of the unjust shall be diminished.
King James 2000
The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Modern King James verseion
The fear of Jehovah prolongs days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The fear of the LORD maketh a long life; but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
NET Bible
Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
New Heart English Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The Emphasized Bible
The reverence of Yahweh, addeth days, but, the years of the lawless, shall be shortened.
Webster
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
World English Bible
The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Youngs Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
26 Like vinegar to the tooth and like smoke to the eyes, thus [is] the lazy to one who employs him. 27 The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous [is] gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing.
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Cross References
Job 15:32-33
It will be paid in full {before his time}, and his branch will not flourish.
Proverbs 3:2
For length of days, years of life, and peace they shall add to you.
Proverbs 9:11
For by me your days shall increase, and years of life shall multiply for you.
Psalm 55:23
But you, O God, you will bring them down to [the] pit of corruption. [The] men of bloodshed and deceit will not live half their days, but I will trust you.
Job 22:15-16
Will you keep [to the] way of old that [the] people of mischief have trod,
Psalm 21:4
He asked life from you; you gave [it] to him-- length of days forever and ever.
Psalm 34:11-13
Come, [you] children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of Yahweh.
Psalm 91:16
[With] {long life} I will satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
Proverbs 3:16
Length of days [is] in her right hand; in her left hand [are] riches and honor.
Ecclesiastes 7:17
Do not act excessively wicked, and do not be a fool, lest you die before your time.
Jeremiah 17:11
[Like] a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay [is] one who amasses wealth without justice. In the middle of his days it will leave him, and at his end he will [prove to] be a fool."
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your life is demanded from you, and [the things] which you have prepared--whose will they be?'