Proverbs 10:27
New International Version
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

New Living Translation
Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

English Standard Version
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

Berean Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

King James Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

New King James Version
The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

NASB 1995
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

NASB 1977
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

Legacy Standard Bible
The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Contemporary English Version
If you respect the LORD, you will live longer; if you keep doing wrong, your life will be cut short.

English Revised Version
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The fear of the LORD lengthens [the number of] days, but the years of wicked people are shortened.

Good News Translation
Obey the LORD, and you will live longer. The wicked die before their time.

International Standard Version
Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long.

Majority Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The fear of YHWH adds days, "" And the years of the wicked are shortened.

Young's Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.

Smith's Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah will add days, and the years of the unjust shall be diminished.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The fear of the Lord adds days. And the years of the impious will be shortened.

New American Bible
Fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

New Revised Standard Version
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Reverence for the LORD prolongs life; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The worship of LORD JEHOVAH will add days, and the years of the evil ones will be subtracted.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The fear of the Lord adds length of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son
26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him. 27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. 28The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.…

Cross References
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Ephesians 6:2-3
“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Psalm 34:11-14
Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. / Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? / Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. ...

Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

1 Peter 3:10-12
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. / For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Psalm 91:14-16
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.

Ecclesiastes 8:12-13
Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.

Job 5:26
You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.

Psalm 55:23
But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.

Isaiah 65:20
No longer will a nursing infant live but a few days, or an old man fail to live out his years. For the youth will die at a hundred years, and he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.

Matthew 15:4
For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’

Colossians 3:20
Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.


Treasury of Scripture

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

fear

Proverbs 3:2,16
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee…

Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

Psalm 21:4
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

prolongeth

Job 15:32,33
It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green…

Job 22:15,16
Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? …

Psalm 55:23
But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

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1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices














The fear of the LORD
This phrase is central to the wisdom literature of the Bible, particularly in Proverbs. The Hebrew word for "fear" is "yirah," which encompasses reverence, awe, and respect. It is not merely about being afraid but involves a deep, abiding respect for God's power and authority. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this fear was foundational to a life of wisdom and understanding. It implies a relationship with God that acknowledges His sovereignty and aligns one's life with His will. This reverence is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) and is seen as a guiding principle for a righteous life.

prolongs life
The concept of life being prolonged is tied to the blessings of obedience and righteousness. In the Hebrew mindset, life was not just about longevity but about quality and fulfillment. The promise of prolonged life is often seen in the context of covenant blessings (Deuteronomy 5:33). It suggests that living in accordance with God's commandments leads to a life that is not only longer but also richer and more meaningful. This is not merely a physical promise but also a spiritual one, indicating a life filled with purpose and divine favor.

but the years of the wicked
The contrast here is stark. "Wicked" in Hebrew is "rasha," referring to those who are morally wrong, guilty, or hostile to God. The wicked are those who live in opposition to God's laws and principles. Throughout the Bible, the wicked are often depicted as those who reject God's authority and live according to their own desires. This phrase sets up a direct comparison between the righteous and the wicked, highlighting the consequences of their respective life choices.

will be shortened
The shortening of the years of the wicked is a common theme in biblical literature, emphasizing the consequences of living a life contrary to God's will. This is not just about physical death but also about the loss of potential blessings and the ultimate spiritual death. The Hebrew word "qatsar" implies being cut off or diminished. Historically, this reflects the understanding that sin leads to destruction and separation from God. The Bible consistently teaches that the path of wickedness leads to ruin, both in this life and in the life to come.

(27) The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.--The special Old Testament blessing for obedience (comp. Proverbs 9:11), often fulfilled now, too, in the case of those who live on to old age, in the quiet fulfilment of duty; while others are shortening their lives by excessive anxieties, or the pursuit of pleasure.

Verse 27. - The fear of the Lord prolongeth days. The premise of long life as the reward of a religious conversation is often found in our book, where temporal retribution is set forth (see Proverbs 3:2; Proverbs 9:11; Proverbs 14:27). Shall be shortened, as Psalm 55:23; Ecclesiastes 7:17.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The fear
יִרְאַ֣ת (yir·’aṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3374: Fear, reverence

of the LORD
יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

prolongs
תּוֹסִ֣יף (tō·w·sîp̄)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

life,
יָמִ֑ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

but the years
וּשְׁנ֖וֹת (ū·šə·nō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of the wicked
רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

will be shortened.
תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה׃ (tiq·ṣō·rə·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 7114: To dock off, curtail, to harvest


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