Proverbs 13:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lampb of the wicked shall be put out. ”

Proverbs 13:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Very beautiful in its poetry is the idea of the light “rejoicing” in its brightness (compare Psalms 19:5 ; Job 38:7 ). Note also the distinction between the “light” and the “lamp.” The righteous...
Proverbs 13:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13. This chapter has little that is fresh and no new groups of proverbs. We have a well-known reference to the weariness of waiting for a hope that comes not ( Proverbs 13:12 and Proverb...
Proverbs 13:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the righteous . righteous ones. lamp... put out. May mean that his family or line will become extinct. the wicked . lawless ones.
Proverbs 13:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. The light of the righteous rejoiceth - They shall have that measure of prosperity which shall be best for them; but...
Proverbs 13:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The light of the righteous rejoiceth— See chap. Proverbs 4:18-19 . Schultens renders it, The light of the righteous shall shine forth joyfully; but the darkening lamp of the wicked shall be put o...
Proverbs 13:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. The light of the righteous rejoiceth - joyfully shines forth. "The light of the righteous" is that of their...
Proverbs 13:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2. Read, 'the desire of the treacherous is for violence' (RM).
Proverbs 13:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The light of the righteous rejoiceth — i.e., burns joyously, as the sun “rejoiceth as a giant to run his course” ( Psalms 19:5 ). A distinction may be drawn between the “light” of the righteous a...
Proverbs 13:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 14 PRIDE AND HUMILITY "A wise son heareth his father's instruction, but a scorner heareth not rebuke."- Proverbs 13:1 “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction, but h...
Proverbs 13:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 13:2 . Compare this with Proverbs 12:14 . As the words of a good man benefit himself as well as others, so the evil deeds of transgressors react upon themselves. Verse Proverbs 13:...
Proverbs 13:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Only by pride cometh contention: but wit...
Proverbs 13:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The light of the righteous rejoiceth ,.... The light of joy and gladness, which is sown for them, and arises to them; the light of spiritual knowledge and experience they have; the light of sound do...
Proverbs 13:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Ver. 9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth. ] As the sun rejoiceth to run his race, and seemeth sometimes to su...
Proverbs 13:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The light of the righteous rejoiceth , &c. Or, as Schultens renders it, The light of the righteous shall shine forth joyfully; but the darkening lamp of the wicked shall be put out See note...
Proverbs 13:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Here is, 1. The comfort of good men flourishing and lasting: The light of the righteous rejoices...
Proverbs 13:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The light; the prosperity or happiness, which is oft called a light or lamp in Scripture, and other authors. Rejoiceth; shineth with a pleasant and constant brightness and glory; for this is op...
Proverbs 13:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

True Riches Are Found Through Responding To God's Wisdom, Whilst Those Who Ignore That Wisdom Are The Truly Poor ( Proverbs 13:7-11 ). In this subsection genuine ‘riches' are contrasted with trans...
Proverbs 13:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 13:9 . Rejoiceth , “burns brightly.” The words light and lamp are regarded by most modern commentators as synonymous. MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 13:9 THE ABIDIN...
Proverbs 13:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 13:1 . A wise son heareth his father's instruction. This maxim is in substance often repeated, it being of the last importance to hear the wisdom of a father proceeding from so much love,...
Proverbs 13:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. The light of the righteous and the lamp of the wicked By this we are to understand that the light of the right...
Proverbs 13:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Verse 13:1-15:19 Second section in this collection. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction. The Authorized Version introduces the verb from the second m...
Proverbs 13:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 9. The light of the righteous rejoiceth, burning brightly and cheerfully; he enjoys true happiness no matter what befalls him; but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out, they shall not enjoy...
Proverbs 13:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 11:36 ; Isaiah 50:10 ; Isaiah 50:11 ; Job 18:5 ; Job 18:6 ; Job 21:17 ; Matthew 22:13 ; Matthew 25:8 ; Proverbs 20:20 ; Proverbs 24:20 ; Proverbs 4:18 ; Psalms 112:4 ; Psalms 97:...
Proverbs 13:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The light — The prosperity. Rejoiceth — Shines with a pleasant and constant brightness. Rejoicing is here ascribed to the light, as it is to the sun, Psalms 19:5 , metaphorically. Put out — Their...

Proverbs 13:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 13:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 13:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 13:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 13:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 13:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 13:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 13:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 13:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 13:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 13:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 13:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 13:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 13:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes