Proverbs 10:25-27

New International Reader's Version

²⁵When the storm is over, sinners are gone.
But those who do right stand firm forever.

²⁶Those who don’t want to work hurt those who send them.
They are like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

²⁷Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life.
But the years of evil people are cut short.

Proverbs 10:25-27

New International Version

²⁵When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
but the righteous stand firm^(A) forever.^(B)

²⁶As vinegar to the teeth and smoke^(C) to the eyes,
so are sluggards to those who send them.^(D)

²⁷The fear of the Lord adds length to life,^(E)
but the years of the wicked are cut short.^(F)

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