Proverbs 10:27-29 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 10:27-29 NIV (New International Version)
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. The way of the LORD is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
Proverbs 10:27-29 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.
Proverbs 10:27-29 NLT (New Living Translation)
Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked.
Proverbs 10:27-29 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, , but the years of the wicked are cut short. The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the honorable, but destruction awaits evildoers.
Proverbs 10:27-29 KJV (King James Version)
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: But the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall perish. The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: But destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10:27-29 NKJV (New King James Version)
The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10:27-29 MSG (The Message)
The Fear-of-GOD expands your life; a wicked life is a puny life. The aspirations of good people end in celebration; the ambitions of bad people crash. GOD is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance.
Proverbs 10:27-29 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But ruin to the workers of injustice.
Proverbs 10:27-29 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The [reverent] fear of the LORD [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy, But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing. The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But it is ruin to those who do evil.
Proverbs 10:27-29 NET (New English Translation)
Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened. The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked will remain unfulfilled. The way of the LORD is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.