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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you respect the LORD, you will live longer; if you keep doing wrong, your life will be cut short. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD lengthens [the number of] days, but the years of wicked people are shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Obey the LORD, and you will live longer. The wicked die before their time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of YHWH adds days, "" And the years of the wicked are shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The fear of Jehovah will add days, and the years of the unjust shall be diminished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord adds days. And the years of the impious will be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Reverence for the LORD prolongs life; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The worship of LORD JEHOVAH will add days, and the years of the evil ones will be subtracted.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The fear of the Lord adds <i>length</i> of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1857" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3374.htm" title="3374: yir·’aṯ (N-fsc) -- A fear. Feminine of yare'; fear; morally, reverence.">The fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: tō·w·sîp̄ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fs) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">prolongs</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: ū·šə·nō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">but the years</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/7114.htm" title="7114: tiq·ṣō·rə·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To dock off, curtail, to harvest. A primitive root; to dock off, i.e. Curtail; especially to harvest.">will be cut short.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a></span><br />Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-2.htm">Ephesians 6:2-3</a></span><br />“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-11.htm">Psalm 34:11-14</a></span><br />Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. / Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? / Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Deuteronomy 5:16</a></span><br />Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10-12</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. / For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Psalm 91:14-16</a></span><br />“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a></span><br />My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:12-13</a></span><br />Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence. / Yet because the wicked do not fear God, it will not go well with them, and their days will not lengthen like a shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-26.htm">Job 5:26</a></span><br />You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Psalm 55:23</a></span><br />But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-11.htm">Proverbs 9:11</a></span><br />For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-20.htm">Isaiah 65:20</a></span><br />No longer will a nursing infant live but a few days, or an old man fail to live out his years. For the youth will die at a hundred years, and he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a></span><br />For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-20.htm">Colossians 3:20</a></span><br />Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Proverbs 14:27</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.</p><p class="hdg">fear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-2.htm">Proverbs 3:2,16</a></b></br> For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-11.htm">Proverbs 9:11</a></b></br> For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-4.htm">Psalm 21:4</a></b></br> He asked life of thee, <i>and</i> thou gavest <i>it</i> him, <i>even</i> length of days for ever and ever.</p><p class="hdg">prolongeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-32.htm">Job 15:32,33</a></b></br> It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-15.htm">Job 22:15,16</a></b></br> Hast thou marked the old way which wicked men have trodden? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Psalm 55:23</a></b></br> But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Adds</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Life</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-12.htm">Prolongeth</a> <a href="/job/24-22.htm">Prolongs</a> <a href="/psalms/119-84.htm">Short</a> <a href="/psalms/102-23.htm">Shortened</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Adds</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-19.htm">Life</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-15.htm">Prolongeth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-15.htm">Prolongs</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Short</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-2.htm">Shortened</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-28.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The fear of the LORD prolongs life</b><br>The concept of "the fear of the LORD" is central to wisdom literature in the Bible, particularly in Proverbs. It denotes a deep respect, reverence, and awe for God, acknowledging His power and authority. This fear is not about being afraid but about recognizing God's holiness and aligning one's life with His will. In the ancient Near Eastern context, longevity was often seen as a sign of divine favor and blessing. The promise of prolonged life is not merely about physical longevity but also about a life filled with purpose, peace, and divine favor. This principle is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/5-33.htm">Deuteronomy 5:33</a>, which speaks of walking in God's ways to live long in the land. The idea is that living in accordance with God's wisdom leads to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.<p><b>but the years of the wicked will be cut short</b><br>In contrast, the "wicked" are those who live in opposition to God's commands and wisdom. The Bible often portrays the wicked as those who reject God's authority and live according to their own desires. The phrase "will be cut short" suggests a divine intervention where the natural consequences of wickedness lead to a premature end. This is not only about physical death but also about the loss of potential and the absence of God's blessing. The historical context of ancient Israel shows that societal stability and personal well-being were closely linked to adherence to God's laws. This principle is reinforced in <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Psalm 37:9-10</a>, which assures that evildoers will be cut off, while those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. The cutting short of the wicked's years serves as a warning and a call to repentance, emphasizing the importance of living a life that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, representing His eternal and unchanging nature. The fear of the LORD is a central theme in Proverbs, emphasizing reverence and obedience to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Those who live in accordance with God's laws and principles, often contrasted with the wicked in Proverbs.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Individuals who live in opposition to God's ways, often experiencing negative consequences as a result.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord_as_a_foundation.htm">The Fear of the LORD as a Foundation</a></b><br>Emphasize that a reverent relationship with God is foundational for a life that is both spiritually and physically fulfilling. This fear is not about terror but about awe, respect, and submission to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_wickedness.htm">Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>Highlight that living in opposition to God's ways leads to a life that is often cut short, not just in years but in quality and fulfillment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_longevity.htm">Wisdom and Longevity</a></b><br>Encourage the pursuit of wisdom as a means to live a life that is not only long but also meaningful and aligned with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_reverence.htm">Practical Reverence</a></b><br>Discuss practical ways to cultivate the fear of the LORD in daily life, such as regular prayer, Bible study, and obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_and_choice.htm">Contrast and Choice</a></b><br>Present the choice between living a life of righteousness versus wickedness, emphasizing the long-term benefits of choosing God's path.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_fearing_god_extend_lifespan.htm">Does fearing God extend lifespan?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_9_10_align_with_secular_wisdom.htm">Proverbs 9:10 asserts 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.' How does this claim align with secular approaches to wisdom and knowledge that require no fear of a deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_devout_people_die_young.htm">Proverbs 10:27 asserts fearing the Lord prolongs life--what about devout people who die young or suffer terminal illnesses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_early_deaths_of_the_faithful.htm">Proverbs 16:31 declares that gray hair, or old age, is a crown of glory for the righteous--how do we reconcile this with the early deaths of many who lead faithful and moral lives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.--</span>The special Old Testament blessing for obedience (comp. <a href="/proverbs/9-11.htm" title="For by me your days shall be multiplied, and the years of your life shall be increased.">Proverbs 9:11</a>), often fulfilled now, too, in the case of those who live on to old age, in the quiet fulfilment of duty; while others are shortening their lives by excessive anxieties, or the pursuit of pleasure.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.</span> The premise of long life as the reward of a religious conversation is often found in our book, where temporal retribution is set forth (see <a href="/proverbs/3-2.htm">Proverbs 3:2</a>; <a href="/proverbs/9-11.htm">Proverbs 9:11</a>; <a href="/proverbs/14-27.htm">Proverbs 14:27</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Shall be shortened,</span> as <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Psalm 55:23</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-17.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:17</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3374.htm">Strong's 3374: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fear, reverence</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prolongs</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹסִ֣יף</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·sîp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">life,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the years</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁנ֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשָׁעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be shortened.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiq·ṣō·rə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7114.htm">Strong's 7114: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dock off, curtail, to harvest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-27.htm">Proverbs 10:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-27.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs days (Prov. 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