Light of the righteous
The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. (Pro.13:9)
The light of the righteous shines in the darkness caused by sin in this world. This light radiates the glory of God. It rejoices in itself as it shines forth joyfully. The light of the righteous gladdens the hearts of others. But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. It will not lighten the world. This lamp cannot give light in the darkness caused by the sin. It is a lamp but without heat emitting light. It looks like a lamp with a flame but this flame has no light to shine in the darkness. This lamp shall be put out. This means that it does not benefit anyone so that its flame is put out.