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Proverbs 4:18

Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But the path of the just is as the shining light,.... The "just" man is one that is made righteous through the righteousness of Christ imputed to him; and who is created anew in Christ, in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 4:4-20

The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2Sa 23:2 etc.; 1Ch 28:9; 1Ch 29:17; Psa 15:1-5; Psa 24:1-10; Ps. 37. Pro 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 4:14-19

Some make David's instructions to Solomon, which began Pro 4:4, to continue to the end of the chapter; nay, some continue them to the end of the ninth chapter; but it is more probable that Solomon…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the shining light Some would render, the light of dawn, with R.V. marg., but this is rather implied in the figure than expressed in the words.

the perfect day Lit. the standing firm of the day. ἕως…