Proverbs 13:9
World English Bible (WEB)
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
In context
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 wisdom is with people who take advice.
11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
Proverbs 13:9 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
- KJV King James Version
- The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The light of the righteous rejoiceth, And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The light of the righteous rejoiceth; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be extinguished.