Proverbs 10:27

New International Reader's Version

Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life. But the years of evil people are cut short.

Cross References

Psalm 21:4

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him. You promised him days that would never end.

Psalm 55:23

God, you will bring sinners down to the grave. Murderers and liars won’t live out even half of their lives. But I trust in you.

Psalm 91:16

I will give him a long and full life. I will save him.”

Psalm 92:15

They will say to everyone, “The Lord is honest. He is my Rock, and there is no evil in him.”

Proverbs 14:27

Respect for the Lord is like a fountain that gives life. It turns you away from the jaws of death.

Proverbs 28:18

Anyone who lives without blame is kept safe. But anyone whose path is crooked will fall into the pit.

Proverbs 3:16

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

Proverbs 3:2

They will help you live for many years. They will bring you peace and success.

Proverbs 9:11

Through wisdom, you will live a long time. Years will be added to your life.

Ecclesiastes 7:17

Don’t be too sinful. And don’t be foolish. Why die before your time comes?

Jeremiah 17:11

Some people get rich by doing sinful things. They are like a partridge that hatches eggs it didn’t lay. When their lives are half over, their riches will desert them. In the end they will prove how foolish they have been.

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘You foolish man! Tonight I will take your life away from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

Deuteronomy 11:9

You will live there for a long time. It’s the land the Lord promised to give to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their children after them. He gave his word when he made that promise. The land has plenty of milk and honey.