Proverbs 10:27

The feare of the Lorde maketh a long lyfe: but the yeres of the vngodly shalbe shortened.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

In Context

26As vineger is to the teeth, & as smoke is vnto the eyes: euen so is a sluggishe person to them that sendeth him foorth.

28The patient abydyng of the righteous shalbe turned to gladnesse: but the hope of the vngodly shall perishe.

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:16In her right hande is long life, and in her left hande riches and honour.

Ecclesiastes 7:17Be neither to vnrighteous also nor to foolishe, lest thou die before thy time.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:27

The Righteous Exclusively Happy. 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. Observe, 1. Those that are of a slothful disposition, that love their ease and cannot apply their minds to any business, are not fit to be employed, no, not so much as to be sent on an errand, for they will neither deliver a message with any care nor make any haste back. Such therefore are very unmeet to be ministers, Christ's messengers; he will not own the sending forth of sluggards… Read the whole commentary →

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