Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:9 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 13:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. lamp: or, candle”
Proverbs 13:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:9
This proverb uses light imagery to contrast the destinies of righteous and wicked. "The light of the righteous rejoiceth" depicts flourishing life. Or tsaddiqim yismach (אוֹר צַדִּיקִים יִשְׂמָח, the light of the righteous rejoices). Light symbolizes life, truth, blessing, and God's presence. The righteous person's light doesn't merely shine—it yismach (יִשְׂמָח, rejoices, is glad), suggesting vibrant, increasing illumination."But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out" announces doom. Ner resha'im yid'akh (נֵר רְשָׁעִים יִדְעָךְ, the lamp of the wicked is extinguished). While the righteous h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:9
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“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.”
“that shines more and more until the perfect day.”
“his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.”
“gracious”
“and gladness for the upright in heart.”
“'Give us some of your oil”
“who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness”
“that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem”