Proverbs 10:27 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
English ASV
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
English Amplified
The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord prolongs one's days, but the years of the wicked shall be made short.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord prolongs one's days, but the years of the wicked shall be made short.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
English EASY 2024
If you respect and obey the Lord, you will live longer. But wicked people will die before they are old.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Respect for the Lord will add years to your life, but the wicked will have their lives cut short.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
Obey the Lord, and you will live longer. The wicked die before their time.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The fear of the Lord lengthens {the number of} days, but the years of wicked people are shortened.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
English KJV 1611
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
English LSB
The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are brief.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life. But the years of evil people are cut short.
English NIV
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
English NKJ 1982
The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
English NLT
Fear of the LORD lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
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?
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
Reverence for God adds hours to each day; so how can the wicked expect a long, good life?
English Tyndale 1537
The fear of the LORD maketh a long life, but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.