Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 24:20 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 24:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 24 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. candle: or, lamp”
Proverbs 24:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 24:20
This proverb describes the wicked's hopeless end. 'For there shall be no reward to the evil man' (כִּי לֹא־תִהְיֶה אַחֲרִית לָרָע/ki lo-tihyeh acharit lara, for there will be no future/end for the evil person) uses אַחֲרִית (acharit, end/outcome/future) indicating no hope beyond death. The wicked face eternal judgment, not reward. 'The candle of the wicked shall be put out' (נֵר רְשָׁעִים יִדְעָךְ/ner resha'im yid'akh, the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished) uses light as metaphor for life and prosperity. Job used similar imagery: 'the light of the wicked shall be put out' (Job 18:5). The...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:20
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“but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.”
“sulfur”
“his lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.”
“'Give us some of your oil”
“and your hope will not be cut off.”
“foaming out their own shame; wandering stars”
“Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.”