Proverbs 13:9
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
In context
6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches. 8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: But the poor heareth not rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well advised is wisdom. 11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: But he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:9 in the ESV
The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.