Proverbs 10:27 · KJV
"The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 10:27 mean? →Passage Context
25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Reflection Questions
1
How does your fear of the Lord influence your decisions?
2
What does it mean for you to live a long life?
3
When have you experienced the consequences of wickedness?
Life Application
spirituality
Cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord to guide your actions.
health
Consider how living righteously can lead to a fulfilling life.
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