“The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.”

Proverbs 13:9 (KJV) |

Proverbs 13:9

From Proverbs 13, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).

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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.

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