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Proverbs 24:20

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 24:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
Proverbs 24:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown;
18Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
19Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:
20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
21My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; [And] company not with them that are given to change:
22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; And the destruction from them both, who knoweth it?
23These also are [sayings] of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“candle--or, "prosperity"; it shall come to an end (Pro 13:9; Pro 20:20).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“No reward - literally, “no future,” no life worthy to be called life, no blessing. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“No reward - All his happiness shall quickly and eternally perish. The candle - All their comfort and glory shall cease. Proverbs 24:21”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“there: Psa 9:17, Psa 11:6; Isa 3:11 candle: or, lamp, Pro 13:9, Pro 20:20; Job 18:5, Job 18:6, Job 21:17; Mat 8:12, Mat 25:8; Jde 1:13 Proverbs 24:21”
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