9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.


In Context

6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

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

10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.

11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Proverbs 13:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the just giveth joy: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:9The light of the righteous rejoices: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.