Proverbs 4:18
But the path of righteous people is like the first light that grows brighter; 1 it shines more and more until the fullness of the day comes. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 1 and drink the wine of violence. 1
19The way of the wicked is like darkness— 1 they do not know what it is they stumble over. 1
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:4He will be like the morning light when the sun rises, 1 a morning without clouds, 1 when the tender grass springs up from the earth 1 through bright sunshine after rain. 1
Job 23:10But he knows the way that I take; 1 when he has tested me, I will come out like gold. 1
Psalms 97:11Light is sown for the righteous 1 and gladness for those with honest hearts. 1
Isaiah 26:7The path of the righteous is level, Righteous One; the path of the righteous you make straight. 1
Hosea 6:3Let us know Yahweh; 1 let us press on to know Yahweh. 1 His coming out is as sure as the dawn; 1 he will come to us like the showers, 1 like the spring rains that water the land.” 1
Matthew 5:14You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
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 →