Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:27
American Standard Version
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Amplified® Bible
The reverent {and} worshipful fear of the Lord prolongs one's days, but the years of the wicked shall be made short.
Contemporary English Version
If you respect the LORD, you will live longer; if you keep doing wrong, your life will be cut short.
Darby English Version
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Good News Bible
Obey the LORD, and you will live longer. The wicked die before their time.
King James Version
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
New American Standard Bible
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
New International Version
The fear of the LORD adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
New King James Version
The fear of the LORD prolongs days,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will truncate.
Revised Standard Version
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
Young's Literal Translation
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
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