Proverbs 10:27-28

²⁷ The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. ²⁸ The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

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Other Translations of Proverbs 10:27-28

King James Version

²⁷ The fear of the Lord prolongeth prolongeth: Heb. addeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. ²⁸ The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

English Standard Version

²⁷ The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. ²⁸ The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

The Message

²⁷ The Fear-of-God expands your life; a wicked life is a puny life. ²⁸ The aspirations of good people end in celebration; the ambitions of bad people crash.

New King James Version

²⁷ The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. ²⁸ The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish.

New Living Translation

²⁷ Fear of the Lord lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. ²⁸ The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.