Proverbs 13:9
“The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the lampe of the wicked shall be put out.”
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Proverbs 13:9 Context
7There is that maketh himselfe rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himselfe poore, yet hath great riches. 8The ransome of a mans life are his riches: but the poore heareth not rebuke. 9The light of the righteous reioyceth: but the lampe of the wicked shall be put out. 10Onely by pride commeth contention: but with the well aduised is wisedome. 11Wealth gotten by vanitie shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour, shall increase.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- King James Version
The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
- Basic English Bible
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- Darby Bible
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.
- Webster's Bible
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
- World English Bible
The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:9
13:9 The light - The prosperity. Rejoiceth - Shines with a pleasant and constant brightness. Rejoicing is here ascribed to the light, as it is to the sun, #Psal 19:5|, metaphorically. Put out - Their felicity shall have a hidden end.