⁹ The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
    but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

¹⁸ The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
    which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.

²⁰ For evil people have no future;
    the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.

²⁰ If you insult your father or mother,
    your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.

⁴ Light shines in the darkness for the godly.
    They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.

¹¹ Light shines on the godly,
    and joy on those whose hearts are right.

⁵ “Surely the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
    The sparks of their fire will not glow.
⁶ The light in their tent will grow dark.
    The lamp hanging above them will be quenched.

¹⁰ Who among you fears the Lord
    and obeys his servant?
If you are walking in darkness,
    without a ray of light,
trust in the Lord
    and rely on your God.
¹¹ But watch out, you who live in your own light
    and warm yourselves by your own fires.
This is the reward you will receive from me:
    You will soon fall down in great torment.

³ when he lit up the way before me
    and I walked safely through the darkness.