Proverbs 10:27
Proverbs 10:27 in Multiple Translations
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the Lord gives long life, but the years of the evil-doer will be cut short.
Honoring the Lord makes your life longer, but the years the wicked live will be cut short.
The feare of the Lord increaseth the dayes: but the yeeres of the wicked shalbe diminished.
The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
If you revere Yahweh, you will live for a long time; but wicked people die before they become old.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 10:27
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Proverbs 10:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִרְאַ֣ת
יְ֭הוָה
תּוֹסִ֣יף
יָמִ֑ים
וּ/שְׁנ֖וֹת
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה
יִרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
fear
N-fs
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
תּוֹסִ֣יף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs
יָמִ֑ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
וּ/שְׁנ֖וֹת
shâneh
H8141
year
Conj | N-fp
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Adj
תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה
qâtsar
H7114
be short
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 10:27
יִרְאַ֣ת
yirʼâh
H3374
"fear"
N-fs
This Hebrew word for fear can also mean reverence or respect, especially when it comes to God. It's used to describe a feeling of awe or terror, and is often translated as 'fear' or 'dreadful' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) fear, terror, fearing 1a) fear, terror 1b) awesome or terrifying thing (object causing fear) 1c) fear (of God), respect, reverence, piety 1d) revered
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] dreadful, [idiom] exceedingly, fear(-fulness). See also: Genesis 20:11; Proverbs 1:29; Psalms 2:11.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
תּוֹסִ֣יף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
יָמִ֑ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וּ/שְׁנ֖וֹת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Conj | N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
תִּקְצֹֽרְנָה
qâtsar
H7114
"be short"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
This Hebrew word means to reap or harvest, like cutting down grain or grass. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of harvesting, and also to describe being discouraged or grieved.
Definition: 1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved 1a) (Qal) to be short 1b) (Piel) to shorten 1c) (Hiphil) to shorten
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex. See also: Leviticus 19:9; Job 24:6; Psalms 89:46.
Study Notes — Proverbs 10:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 10:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
- Sermons on Proverbs 10:27
Context — Solomon’s Proverbs: The Wise Son
25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
28The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. 29The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 9:11 | For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. |
| 2 | Proverbs 3:2 | for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. |
| 3 | Psalms 91:16 | With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.” |
| 4 | Job 15:32–33 | It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish. He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms. |
| 5 | Job 22:15–16 | Will you stay on the ancient path that wicked men have trod? They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. |
| 6 | Psalms 21:4 | He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever. |
| 7 | Psalms 34:11–13 | Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Proverbs 3:16 | Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. |
| 10 | Ecclesiastes 7:17 | Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? |
Proverbs 10:27 Summary
Proverbs 10:27 teaches us that having a deep respect and reverence for God, also known as fearing the LORD, can lead to a longer and more fulfilling life (as seen in Psalm 91:16). On the other hand, those who do not fear the LORD will have their lives cut short, marked by brevity and futility. This verse reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty and timing, and to seek to live a life that honors Him, as we see in Deuteronomy 5:33 and Psalm 37:3. By fearing the LORD, we can experience a deeper sense of joy, peace, and purpose in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to fear the LORD in Proverbs 10:27?
To fear the LORD means to have a deep respect and reverence for God, recognizing His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 111:10, which says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
How does fearing the LORD prolong life?
Fearing the LORD leads to a life of obedience and trust in Him, which can result in a longer and more fulfilling life, as promised in Deuteronomy 5:33 and Psalm 37:3.
What happens to the years of the wicked according to Proverbs 10:27?
The years of the wicked will be cut short, meaning that their lives will be marked by brevity and futility, as opposed to the long and blessed life of those who fear the LORD, as seen in Proverbs 10:27 and Psalm 55:23.
Is Proverbs 10:27 a promise that believers will live long lives?
While Proverbs 10:27 does suggest that fearing the LORD can lead to a longer life, it is not a guarantee, and believers must trust in God's sovereignty and timing, as seen in James 4:13-15 and Psalm 39:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper fear of the LORD in my own life, and how might this impact my daily decisions and actions?
- How do I reconcile the idea that fearing the LORD prolongs life with the fact that many believers suffer and die young, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like John the Baptist and Stephen?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when I face challenges and uncertainties in my own life, and how might this trust impact my relationships with others?
- What are some practical ways that I can demonstrate my fear of the LORD in my relationships with others, such as in my family, workplace, or community?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days,.... Not beyond the time fixed in the unalterable purposes and decrees of God, Job 14:5; but longer than some others, or than those that fear the Lord expect to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days - namely, the days of the righteous, beyond the term of life assigned to others (note, Proverbs 9:11).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
Prolongeth days; partly because it gives them a title to the promise of long life, as well as to other promises; partly because it gladdeth the heart, which doth good like a medicine, , and preserves a man from those wicked practices which tend to the shortening of the days.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.Ver. 27. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.] Heb., Addeth days, viz., beyond expectation or likelihood in a course of nature. "The days of mourning for my father are at hand," said bloody Esau, "and then will I slay my brother Jacob." But threatened men, if they fear God especially, live long. For even Isaac who died soonest, lived above fifty years beyond this. But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.] "Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldst thou die before thy time?" Sin brings death, and the worst of deaths, an unseasonable death, when it were better for a man to do anything than to die; for to such, death is a trap door to hell: and as their friends are scrambling for their goods, the worms for their bodies, so are the devils for their souls.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
(27) The fear of the Lord prolongeth days.—The special Old Testament blessing for obedience (comp. Proverbs 9:11), often fulfilled now, too, in the case of those who live on to old age, in the quiet fulfilment of duty; while others are shortening their lives by excessive anxieties, or the pursuit of pleasure.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 10:27
27. Comp. Proverbs 3:2.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 10:27
27. Prolongeth — Literally, addeth. Shortened — Cut off short, curtailed, because they feared not Jehovah. Compare Proverbs 3:2; Proverbs 9:11; Proverbs 14:27; Psalms 55:23; Ecclesiastes 7:17; Ecclesiastes 8:12-13.
Sermons on Proverbs 10:27
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The Benefits of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding in one's life. He encourages listeners to seek wisdom and not to forsake the instructions o |
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Sunday Night Meditations 34 Message and Song - 1950's by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of gratitude and the consequences of neglecting others. He shares a story of a gardener's son who saved a boy from drowning, |
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He With Us; We With Him by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord as a means to prolong life, highlighting that virtuous habits fostered by faith can prevent the wastefulness of sin. He |
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Christ's Legacy of Peace by Bob Jennings | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly believing and trusting in God in order to experience peace. He shares a personal anecdote about his wife reminding h |
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No Real Death by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes that through Jesus Christ, death has been conquered, and believers can confidently proclaim that they will never truly die. He reflects on the promise of eter |
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The Grace of Longsuffering the Counterpart of "Gifts of healing." by Smith Wigglesworth | Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the significance of longsuffering as a prerequisite for the gifts of healing, urging believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit to understand and ope |
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The Quality of Our Life Is More Important Than the Length of Our Life by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that the quality of our life, defined by fulfilling God's will, is far more important than its length. He illustrates that some can accomplish God's tasks in |