Parallel Verses
Amplified
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Holman Bible
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.
International Standard Version
The light of the righteous shines, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
A Conservative Version
The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
American Standard Version
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Bible in Basic English
There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
Darby Translation
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Julia Smith Translation
The light of the just shall rejoice: and the lamp of the unjust shall be quenched.
King James 2000
The light of the righteous rejoices: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The light of the righteous will rejoice, but the lamp of the wicked will die out.
Modern King James verseion
The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The light of the righteous maketh joyful; but the candle of the ungodly shall be put out.
NET Bible
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.
New Heart English Bible
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
The Emphasized Bible
The light of the righteous, rejoiceth, but, the lamp of the lawless, goeth out.
Webster
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.
World English Bible
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Youngs Literal Translation
The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Themes
Lamps » Illustrative » (put out,) of destruction of the wicked
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 13:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
8
The ransom for a man’s life is his wealth,
But the poor man does not even have to listen to a rebuke or threats [from the envious].
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Proverbs 24:20
For there will be no future for the evil man;
The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
1 Kings 11:36
Yet to his son I will give
Job 18:5-6
“Indeed, the light of the wicked will be put out,
And the flame of his fire will not shine.
Job 21:17
“How often [then] is it that the lamp of the wicked is put out,
And that their disaster falls on them?
Does God distribute pain and destruction and sorrow [to them] in His anger?
Job 29:3
When His lamp shone upon my head
And by His light I walked through darkness;
Psalm 97:11
Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path,
And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
Psalm 112:4
Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God).
Proverbs 20:20
Whoever curses his father or his mother,
His lamp [of life] will be extinguished in time of darkness.
Isaiah 50:10-11
Who is among you who fears the Lord,
Who obeys the voice of His Servant,
Yet who walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust and be confident in the name of the Lord and let him rely on his God.
Matthew 22:13
Matthew 25:8