King James Bible
KJVThe fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
World English BibleWEB | The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. |