Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the righteous is as the light of dawn, Which groweth brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.
Noyes Bible
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
17For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.
19The way of the wicked is as thick darkness; They know not at what they stumble.
Cross References
Job 23:10But he knoweth the way which is in my heart; When he trieth me, I shall come forth as gold.
Psalms 97:11Light is sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright in heart.
Isaiah 26:7The way of the upright is a smooth way; Thou, O most righteous, doth level the path of the upright!
Hosea 6:3Let us, therefore, know him; Let us ever strive to know Jehovah, His coming forth is sure as the morning; He will come to us like the rain, Like the latter rain which watereth the earth.”
Matthew 5:14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid;
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 →