Proverbs 4:18
But, the path of the righteous, is as the light of dawn,—going on and brightening, unto meridian day.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 consume bread gotten by lawlessness, and, wine obtained by violence, they drink.
19The way of the lawless, is like darkness, they know not, at what they stumble.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:4Is even as the light of the morning when ariseth the sun,—A morning, without clouds, [As] from brightness, [and] from rain, the fresh shoots out of the earth.
Job 23:10But, he, knoweth the way that I choose, Having tried me, as gold, I shall come forth.
Psalms 97:11Light, is sown for the righteous one, And, for the upright in heart, rejoicing:
Isaiah 26:7The path of a righteous man, is, even,—O Upright One! the track of a righteous man, thou makest level.
Hosea 6:3Then let us know—let us press on to know—Yahweh, Like the dawn, is his coming forth assured,—that he may come like a down-pour upon us, like the harvest-rain, [and] the seed-rain of the land.
Matthew 5:14Ye, are the light of the world: it is impossible for a city to be hid, on the top of a mountain, lying.
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 →