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Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The wisdom teacher addresses Israel within a collection of antithetical couplets that contrast the outcomes of righteous and wicked conduct.
The words — יִרְאַ֣ת (yir.'At) literally means fear or reverence, and תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה (tik.Tzo.re.nah) literally means they will be shortened or cut off.
The thread — The promise of added days for those who revere God runs through Proverbs 9:11, Proverbs 3:2, and Psalms 91:16.
Why it lands — The text states that reverence for God extends lifespan while wickedness terminates it, requiring a reader to choose a path of conduct that either preserves or forfeits longevity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 9:11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.
- Proverbs 3:2 for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.
- Psalms 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
- Job 15:32 It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish.
- Job 22:15 Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod?
- Psalms 21:4 He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.
- Psalms 34:11 Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
- Psalms 55:23 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.
- Proverbs 3:16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
- Ecclesiastes 7:17 Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time?