Devine Scripture

Proverbs 24:20

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Context

v.19Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:

v.20This passage

v.21My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 9:17

    The wicked shall be turned back unto Sheol, Even all the nations that forget God.

  • Psalms 11:6

    Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

  • Proverbs 20:20

    Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

  • Jude 1:13

    wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved for ever.

  • Job 18:5

    Yea, the light of the wicked shall be put out, And the spark of his fire shall not shine.

  • Matthew 25:8

    And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out.