Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.
In context
6 Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless, but sin overthrows the wicked. 7 One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. 8 The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 10 By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. 11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:9 in the KJV
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:9 in the NIV
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.