What does Proverbs 13:9 mean?

Proverbs 13:9 highlights themes such as light, wickedness, joy when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 13:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

10Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

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Matthew 5:14
You are the light of the world, echoing the joy of the righteous.
John 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, similar to the light of the righteous.
Proverbs 4:18
The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, reinforcing the theme of light.