Proverbs 13:9

¶ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The light {H216} of the righteous {H6662} rejoiceth {H8055}: but the lamp {H5216} of the wicked {H7563} shall be put out {H1846}.

The light of the righteous [shines] joyfully, but the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 4:18 (9 votes)

    But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

  • Proverbs 24:20 (8 votes)

    For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

  • Proverbs 20:20 (6 votes)

    ¶ Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

  • Psalms 112:4 (6 votes)

    Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: [he is] gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

  • Psalms 97:11 (5 votes)

    Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.

  • Job 18:5 (4 votes)

    ¶ Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, and the spark of his fire shall not shine.

  • Job 18:6 (4 votes)

    The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.