Proverbs 10:27

New English Translation

Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.

Cross References

Psalm 21:4

He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

Psalm 55:23

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

Psalm 91:16

I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

Psalm 92:15

So they proclaim that the Lord, my protector, is just and never unfair.

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

Proverbs 28:18

The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

Proverbs 3:16

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

Proverbs 3:2

for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

Proverbs 9:11

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Ecclesiastes 7:17

Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.

Jeremiah 17:11

The person who gathers wealth by unjust means is like the partridge that broods over eggs but does not hatch them. Before his life is half over he will lose his ill-gotten gains. At the end of his life it will be clear he was a fool.”

Luke 12:20

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

Deuteronomy 11:9

and that you may enjoy long life in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey.