Proverbs 10:27
Other Translations of Proverbs 10:27
New International Version
27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
English Standard Version
27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
The Message
27 The Fear-of-God expands your life; a wicked life is a puny life.
New King James Version
27 The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
New Living Translation
27 Fear of the Lord lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
Commentary on Proverbs 10:27-28
(Read Proverbs 10:27-28)
What man is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and that will secure to him life enough in this world, and eternal life in the other.