Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Cross-reference
In Proverbs 9:11, wisdom promises multiplied days—identical to the fear of the Lord prolonging life here.
In Proverbs 19:23, the same fear of the LORD yields life, satisfaction, and protection — expanding on the blessing of prolonged days.
In Proverbs 3:2, keeping wisdom's commands brings long life and peace—same promise of longevity for the righteous.
In Proverbs 3:16, wisdom holds long life in her hand—same link between godly living and extended days.
Job 22:16 says the wicked are snatched away before their time — directly matching the shortened years of the wicked in Proverbs 10:27.
In Psalm 34:11-13, fear of the Lord is taught as the path to life—directly echoing the cause and effect here.
Psalm 55:23 says the wicked will not live out half their days — a clear parallel to the shortened years of the wicked.
Ecclesiastes 7:17 warns against wickedness leading to dying before one's time — echoing the shortened years of the wicked.
Luke 12:20 has God call the rich man a fool and require his soul that night — an example of sudden death for the worldly.
Deuteronomy 11:9 promises long life in the land for obedience — parallels the fear of the Lord prolonging days.
Deuteronomy 17:20 promises the king a long reign for obeying God — similar to the prolonged days for the righteous.
In Job 15:32, the wicked's life is cut short before its time—same fate as the shortened years of the wicked here.
Jeremiah 17:11 says the unjust will lose his gains in midlife — a specific case of premature loss, similar to shortened years.