Proverbs 10:27 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 10:27 MSG (The Message)
The Fear-of-GOD expands your life; a wicked life is a puny life.
Proverbs 10:27 KJV (King James Version)
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 10:27 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 10:27 NCV (New Century Version)
Whoever respects the LORD will have a long life, but the life of an evil person will be cut short.
Proverbs 10:27 ASV (American Standard Version)
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 10:27 NIV (New International Version)
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 10:27 NKJV (New King James Version)
The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 10:27 AMP (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.
Proverbs 10:27 NLT (New Living Translation)
Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 10:27 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Living in the worship and awe of God will bring you many years of contented living. So how could the wicked ever expect to have a long, happy life?
Proverbs 10:27 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.