The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short. Cross References Deuteronomy 11:9 and so that you may live long in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey. Job 15:32 It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish. Job 15:33 He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms. Job 22:16 They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood. Psalm 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. Proverbs 3:2 for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Proverbs 9:11 For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life. Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. Proverbs 28:18 He who walks with integrity will be kept safe, but whoever is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. Ecclesiastes 7:17 Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? Treasury of Scripture The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. fear Proverbs 3:2,16 Proverbs 9:11 Psalm 21:4 prolongeth Job 15:32,33 Job 22:15,16 Psalm 55:23 |