Proverbs 4:18
But the way of the righteous shineth as the light, that shineth more and more vnto the perfite day.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 eate the breade of wickednesse, and drinke the wine of violence.
19The way of the wicked is as the darkenes: they knowe not wherein they shall fall.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:4Euen as the morning light when the sunne riseth, the morning, I say, without cloudes, so shall mine house be, and not as the grasse of the earth is by the bright raine.
Job 23:10But he knoweth my way, and trieth mee, and I shall come forth like the gold.
Psalms 97:11Light is sowen for the righteous, and ioy for the vpright in heart.
Isaiah 26:7The way of the iust is righteousnesse: thou wilt make equall the righteous path of the iust.
Hosea 6:3Then shall we haue knowledge, and indeuour our selues to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning, and he shall come vnto vs as the raine, and as the latter raine vnto the earth.
Matthew 5:14Ye are the light of the world. A citie that is set on an 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 →