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Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Proverbs 13:9 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13:9 in other translations
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
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In context
6 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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