The (A)light of the righteous [a]rejoices,
But the (B)lamp of the wicked goes out.

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  1. Proverbs 13:9 I.e., shines brightly

The light of the righteous rejoices,
    but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

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14 The [a]teaching of the wise is a (A)fountain of life,
To turn aside from the (B)snares of death.
15 (C)Good understanding produces favor,
But the way of the treacherous is [b]their own disaster.

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  1. Proverbs 13:14 Or law
  2. Proverbs 13:15 Cf. LXX in destruction; MT constant

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
    turning a person away from deathtraps.
15 Good insight brings favor,
    but the way of the faithless is their ruin.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 13:15 LXX, Syr, Vulg; MT endures

21 (A)Adversity pursues sinners,
But the (B)righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.

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21 Trouble pursues sinners,
    but good things reward the righteous.

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