Proverbs 13:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:9

BSB
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
AKJV
The light of the righteous rejoices: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
CPDV
The light of the just enriches. But the lamp of the impious will be extinguished.
ERV
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
NHEB
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
SMT
The light of the just shall rejoice: and the lamp of the unjust shall be quenched.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:9
Summary
Righteousness shines brightly; wickedness faces extinction.
Event
Fates of righteous and wicked
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom