Proverbs 13:9

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verse 9

The light of the righteous is as that of the sun, which may be eclipsed and clouded, but will continue: the Spirit is their Light, he gives a fulness of joy: that of the wicked is as a lamp of their own kindling, easily put out.

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