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Proverbs · Chapter 13

Proverbs 13:9

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

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Before · Proverbs 13:7–8

7There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. 8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats.

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

After · Proverbs 13:10–11

10Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. 11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

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