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Proverbs 13:9 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

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

Proverbs 13:9

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7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.

8 The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

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

10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

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Here we have two kinds of light, and two very different ends.

The light of the righteous keeps growing and brings joy. That means their life in God becomes clearer and fuller, and this makes them glad. Even their outward success is a joy to them, and much more the gifts, graces, and comforts that light up their souls. Their path shines more and more (Proverbs 4:18). The Spirit is their light, and he fills them with joy and is pleased to do them good.

The lamp of the wicked burns weakly and dimly. It looks sad, like a small candle left in an urn, and soon it will be snuffed out in total darkness (Isaiah 50:11). The light of the righteous is like the sun, which may be hidden for a time by clouds or an eclipse, but it keeps shining. The light of the wicked is like a lamp they lit themselves, and it will soon go out, because it can be put out very easily.

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Proverbs 13:1

"A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke."

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"By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence."

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"He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin."

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"The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied."

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"Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner."

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