Proverbs 4:18 Parallel Translations

But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawn that becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

ASV:

But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

BBE:

But the way of the upright is like the light of early morning, getting brighter and brighter till the full day.

DBY:

But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.

ERV:

But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

JPS:

But the path of the righteous is as the light of dawn, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

WBS:

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more to the perfect day.

WEB:

But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.

YLT:

And the path of the righteous is as a shining light, Going and brightening till the day is established,

Proverbs 4:18 Cross References

XREF:

2 Samuel 23:4 Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springs out of the earth, Through sunshine after rain.'

Job 11:17 "Your life would be brighter than noonday; Darkness would be like the morning.

Isaiah 26:7 The way of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.

Daniel 12:3 "Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;

Philippians 2:15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

4:18 But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that {h} shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
(h) Signifying that the godly increase daily in knowledge and perfection, till they come to full persecution, which is when the are joined to their head in the heavens.

WES:

4:18 But - Just men daily grow in knowledge, and grace, and consolation, 'till all be perfected and swallowed up in glory.

MHC:

4:14-27 The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said, Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you can get far enough from it. The way of the righteous is light; Christ is their Way, and he is the Light. The saints will not be perfect till they reach heaven, but there they shall shine as the sun in his strength. The way of sin is as darkness. The way of the wicked is dark, therefore dangerous; they fall into sin, but know not how to avoid it. They fall into trouble, but never seek to know wherefore God contends with them, nor what will be in the end of it. This is the way we are bid to shun. Attentive hearing the word of God, is a good sign of a work of grace begun in the heart, and a good means of carrying it on. There is in the word of God a proper remedy for all diseases of the soul. Keep thy heart with all diligence. We must set a strict guard upon our souls; keep our hearts from doing hurt, and getting hurt. A good reason is given; because out of it are the issues of life. Above all, we should seek from the Lord Jesus that living water, the sanctifying Spirit, issuing forth unto everlasting life. Thus we shall be enabled to put away a froward mouth and perverse lips; our eyes will be turned from beholding vanity, looking straight forward, and walking by the rule of God's word, treading in the steps of our Lord and Master. Lord, forgive the past, and enable us to follow thee more closely for the time to come.

CONC:

Brightening Brighter Dawn Dawning Early Established Full Fully Getting Gleam Morning Path Perfect Righteous Shines Shineth Shining Till Upright

Brighter Dawn Dawning Early Established First Full Fully Getting Gleam Light Morning Path Perfect Righteous Shines Shineth Shining Way

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