27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,

but the years of the wicked are cut short.

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,

but the years of the wicked will be short.

27 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days:

But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

27 Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life,

but the years of the wicked are cut short.

27 Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life,

but the life of an evil person will be cut short.

27 The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days;

But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

27 The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

27 The fear of the Lord lengthens ⸤the number of⸥ days, 

but the years of wicked people are shortened. 

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,

but the years of the wicked are cut short.

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,

but the years of the wicked will be short.

27 The fear of Yahweh adds life,

but the years of the wicked are shortened.

27 Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life.

But the years of evil people are cut short.

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,

But the years of the wicked will be shortened.