Proverbs 13:9-10
Proverbs 13:9-10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The virtues of God’s lovers shine brightly in the darkness, but the flickering lamp of the ungodly will be extinguished. Wisdom opens your heart to receive wise counsel, but pride closes your ears to advice and gives birth only to quarrels and strife.
Proverbs 13:9-10 The Message (MSG)
The lives of good people are brightly lit streets; the lives of the wicked are dark alleys. Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other’s counsel.
Proverbs 13:9-10 King James Version (KJV)
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Only by pride cometh contention: But with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:9-10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked goes out. Through insolence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Proverbs 13:9-10 New Century Version (NCV)
Good people can look forward to a bright future, but the future of the wicked is like a flame going out. Pride only leads to arguments, but those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:9-10 American Standard Version (ASV)
The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:9-10 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Proverbs 13:9-10 New King James Version (NKJV)
The light of the righteous rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked will be put out. By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:9-10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices, But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out. Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife, But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.