Proverbs 4:18
But the way of the upright is like the light of early morning, getting brighter and brighter till the full day.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
In Context
17The bread of evil-doing is their food, the wine of violent acts their drink.
19The way of sinners is dark; they see not the cause of their fall.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:4It is as the light of the morning, when the sun comes up, a morning without clouds; making young grass come to life from the earth.
Job 23:10For he has knowledge of the way I take; after I have been tested I will come out like gold.
Psalms 97:11Light is shining on the lovers of righteousness, and for the upright in heart there is joy.
Isaiah 26:7The way of the good man is straight; the road of the upright is made smooth by you.
Hosea 6:3And let us have knowledge, let us go after the knowledge of the Lord; his going out is certain as the dawn, his decisions go out like the light; he will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth.
Matthew 5:14You are the light of the world. A town put on a hill may be seen by all.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:15-20
Cautions against Bad Company. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at… Read the whole commentary →