Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 13:9
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Berean Standard Bible
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
King James Version
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
World English Bible
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
American Standard Version
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 13
7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
8 Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
10 Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
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