Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
In Context
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
28The hope of the righteous is gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Cross References
Job 15:32It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be leafy.
Psalms 21:4(21-5) He asked life of Thee, Thou gavest it him; even length of days for ever and ever.
Psalms 55:23(55-24) But Thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the nethermost pit; men of blood and deceit shall not live out half their days; but as for me, I will trust in Thee.
Psalms 92:15(92-16) To declare that the LORD is upright, my Rock, in whom there is no unrighteousness.
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honour.
Ecclesiastes 7:17Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish; why shouldest 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 →