Proverbs 13:9
King James VersionSource notes
“The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.”
Context
6Righteousness keepeth upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
7There is that maketh himself rich, yet nothing: that maketh himself poor, yet great riches.
8The ransom of a man’s life his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised wisdom.
11Wealth by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but the desire cometh, a tree of life.