²⁰ For there will be no future for the evil man; the light of sinners will be put out.

⁹ There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.

²⁰ If anyone puts a curse on his father or his mother, his light will be put out in the blackest night.

¹⁷ How frequently is the light of the evil-doers put out, or does trouble come on them? how frequently does his wrath take them with cords?

⁵ For the light of the sinner is put out, and the flame of his fire is not shining.

⁶ The light is dark in his tent, and the light shining over him is put out.

¹³ Violent waves of the sea, streaming with their shame, wandering stars for whom the darkest night is kept in store for ever.

⁸ And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.

¹² But the sons of the kingdom will be put out into the dark, and there will be weeping and cries of pain.

¹¹ Unhappy is the sinner! for the reward of his evil doings will come on him.

¹⁸ For without doubt there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

⁶ On the evil-doer he will send down fire and flames, and a burning wind; with these will their cup be full.

¹⁷ The sinners and all the nations who have no memory of God will be turned into the underworld.