'Short' in the Bible

The fear of the Lord prolongs life,but the years of the wicked are cut short.

He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

Whoso is short of temper doth folly, And a man of wicked devices is hated.

Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.

Keep in mind that wisdom is like that for your soul; if you find it, there will be a future for you, and what you hope for won't be cut short.