Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The fear of Yahweh adds life, but the years of the wicked are 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.
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 teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. 27 Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled.
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Cross References
Job 15:32-33
Before his time he will be paid in full, and his branches will not flourish.
Proverbs 3:2
for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.
Proverbs 9:11
For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
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.
Job 22:15-16
Will you keep to the old path that evil men have walked --
Psalm 21:4
He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.
Psalm 34:11-13
Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.
Psalm 91:16
I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.
Proverbs 3:16
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
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?'