Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
In context
24 What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever. 26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. 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.
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. 30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:27 in the KJV
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:27 in the NIV
The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.