9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp [1] of the wicked shall be put out.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:9

New International Version

9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

English Standard Version

9 The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

The Message

9 The lives of good people are brightly lit streets; the lives of the wicked are dark alleys.

New King James Version

9 The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

New Living Translation

9 The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:9

Commentary on Proverbs 13:9

(Read Proverbs 13:9)

The light of the righteous is as that of the sun, which may be eclipsed and clouded, but will continue: the Spirit is their Light, he gives a fulness of joy: that of the wicked is as a lamp of their own kindling, easily put out.

20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp [2] shall be put out in obscure darkness.

Other Translations of Proverbs 20:20

New International Version

20 If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

English Standard Version

20 If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.

The Message

20 Anyone who curses father and mother extinguishes light and exists benighted. The Very Steps We Take

New King James Version

20 Whoever curses his father or his mother, His lamp will be put out in deep darkness.

New Living Translation

20 If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:20

Commentary on Proverbs 20:20

(Read Proverbs 20:20)

An undutiful child will become very miserable. Never let him expect any peace or comfort.