Proverbs 10:27

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?

Cross References

Psalm 21:4

He wanted life —you have given it to him and more! The days of his blessing stretch on one after another, forever!

Psalm 55:23

He will watch over his devoted lovers, never letting them slip or be overthrown. He will send all my enemies to the pit of destruction. Murderers, liars, and betrayers will face an untimely death. My life’s hope and trust is in you, and you’ll never fail to rescue me!

Psalm 91:16

I will satisfy you with a full life and with all that I do for you. For you will enjoy the fullness of my salvation!”

Psalm 92:15

Listen to them! With pleasure they still proclaim: “You’re so good! You’re my beautiful strength! You’ve never made a mistake with me.”

Proverbs 14:27

To worship God in wonder and awe opens a fountain of life within you, empowering you to escape death’s domain.

Proverbs 28:18

The pure will be rescued from failure, but the perverse will suddenly fall into ruin.

Proverbs 3:16

Wisdom extends to you long life in one hand and wealth and promotion in the other. Out of her mouth flows righteousness, and her words release both law and mercy.

Proverbs 9:11

Wisdom will extend your life, making every year more fruitful than the one before.

Jeremiah 17:11

Go ahead and cheat others dishonestly, but by mid-life, everything you’ve gained will fly away, like birds hatched from stolen eggs. You will be proven a fool in the end.

Luke 12:20

“God said to him, ‘What a fool you are to trust in your riches and not in me! This very night the messengers of death will demand to take your life. Then who will get all the wealth you have stored up for yourself?’