What does Proverbs 24:20 mean?

Proverbs 24:20 highlights themes such as reward, wickedness, justice when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 24:20 today?

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

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

18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

21My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?

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Job 31:3
Both verses discuss the fate of the wicked and the justice of God.
Psalm 1:4
Contrasts the destiny of the righteous and the wicked.
Galatians 6:7
Emphasizes that a person reaps what they sow, similar to the fate of the wicked.