Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous rejoices: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. I. LIGHT IS THE SYMBOL OF JOY. II. HENCE THE CHEERFUL BURNING OF A LIGHT IS THE SYMBOL OF THE GOOD MAN'S HEART. He sits in the centre and enjoys clear day. III. GLOOM IS THE NATURAL EMBLEM OF SORROW. IV. THE PUTTING OUT OF A LAMP IN DARKNESS IS THE EMBLEM OF THE EXTINCTION OF JOY, OF HOPE - Of all that makes life worth having, and of life itself. - J. Parallel Verses KJV: The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.WEB: The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. |
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