Proverbs 10:27-29

GOD’S WORD Translation

²⁷ The fear of the Lord lengthens ⌞the number of⌟ days,
but the years of wicked people are shortened.
²⁸ The hope of righteous people ⌞leads to⌟ joy,
but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing.
²⁹ The way of the Lord is a fortress for an innocent person
but a ruin to those who are troublemakers.