FEAR Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.

The fear of the LORD adds length to life

Proverbs 10:11  The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Deuteronomy 11:8-9 Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today, so that you may have the strength to go in and take over the land that you are crossing over the Jordan to possess, and so that you may live long in the land the LORD swore to your ancestors to give to them and their descendants, a land flowing with milk and honey.

Proverbs 9:10-11 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Proverbs 22:4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.

but the years of the wicked are cut short

Job 15:32   "Before his time he will wither, and his branches will not flourish."

Job 22:15-16 "Will you keep to the old path that the wicked have trod? They were carried off before their time, their foundations washed away by a flood."

Psalm 37:35-36  I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree, but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.

Psalm 55:23  But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you.

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