Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.In other versions
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
ASV
The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.
BBE
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
DBY
The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
WEB
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
YLT
The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
ENG
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
WBT
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
BSB
In context
25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
