Proverbs 24:20

“For there shall be no reward to the euill man: the candle of the wicked shall be put out.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:20

For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
- King James Version

For there will be no future for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For there will be no future for the evil man; the light of sinners will be put out.
- Basic English Bible

for there shall be no future to the evil [man]; the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- Darby Bible

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be extinguished.
- Webster's Bible

for there will be no reward to the evil man; and the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out.
- World English Bible

For there is not a posterity to the evil, The lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For there will be no future to the evil man, the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 24:20

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:20

24:20 No reward - All his happiness shall quickly and eternally perish. The candle - All their comfort and glory shall cease.


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