KJV ORIGINAL
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The evil person will have no good future; the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that those who choose evil will ultimately face darkness and have no lasting reward.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was likely written during Solomon's reign or compiled later as part of Israel's wisdom literature. In ancient Hebrew culture, light symbolized life, prosperity, and God's blessing, while darkness represented death and judgment. The wisdom teachers used these vivid images to help people understand the consequences of their moral choices.
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