Proverbs 4:18

18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Proverbs 4:18 in Other Translations

KJV
18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
ESV
18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
NLT
18 The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.
MSG
18 The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.
CSB
18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.

Proverbs 4:18 In-Context

16 For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.
17 They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Job 17:9; Isaiah 26:7
  • 2. S Job 22:28
  • 3. S 2 Samuel 23:4; Daniel 12:3; Matthew 5:14; John 8:12; Philippians 2:15
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