Proverbs 24:20

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:20

BSB

For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For the evil hold no hope in the future, and the lamp of the impious will be extinguished.

ERV

For there will be no reward to the evil man; the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

NHEB

for there will be no reward to the evil man; and the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.

SMT

For there shall be no latter state to the evil one: the light of the unjust shall be extinguished.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:20

ForthereshallbenorewardH319Noun FemininetotheevilH7451manthecandleH5216Noun MasculineofthewickedH7563AdjectiveshallbeputoutH1846Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 24:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 24:20

Summary

Wicked receive no lasting benefit ultimately

Event

Wicked person's eventual annihilation

Estimated Time Period

c. 900 BC