Proverbs 4:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Proverbs 4:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 etc.; 1 Chronicles 28:9 ; 1 Chronicles 29:17 ; Psalms 15:1-5 ; Psalms 24:1-10 ; Psalms 37 ....
Proverbs 4:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

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 f...
Proverbs 4:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

But. Marking the contrast between the growth of wickedness (verses: Proverbs 4:16 ; Proverbs 4:17 ), and the growth of wisdom leading in right paths (verses: Proverbs 4:11 ; Proverbs 4:12 )....
Proverbs 4:18 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 763 THE CHRISTIAN’S PATH COMPARED TO THE LIGHT Proverbs 4:18 . The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day . HABITS, of whatever kin...
Proverbs 4:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. But the path of the just - The path of the wicked is gloomy, dark, and dangerous; that of the righ...
Proverbs 4:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But the path of the just is as the shining light— The presence of the just enlightens, instructs, edifies, rejoices: they carry light into every place by their example, and by their instructions. A...
Proverbs 4:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfec...
Proverbs 4:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ancestral Wisdom. The Two Paths In Proverbs 4:1-9 the teacher lays stress on the fact that his instruction is a repetition of his father's. No teaching was thought valuable save that which was h...
Proverbs 4:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But the path of the just ... — The just have the Lord for their light ( Psalms 27:1 ), on them the “Sun of righteousness” has arisen ( Malachi 4:2 ). as “the light of the morning, even a morning wit...
Proverbs 4:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 5 EDUCATION: THE CHILD'S THOUGHT OF THE PARENT "Wisdom doth live with children round her knees." - Wordsworth. "He taught me, and said unto me," etc. Proverbs 4:4 THIS chapter begins...
Proverbs 4:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Guide-Posts on the Way of Life Proverbs 4:10-27 One or two sentences stand out in this section, demanding special attention. The path of the just, etc ., Proverbs 4:18 . We may compare this b...
Proverbs 4:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this chapter there are three addresses. The first is of the nature of personal testimony (verses Pro 4:1-9). The next two are exhortations to fidelity (verses Pro 4:10-27). The father urges his ow...
Proverbs 4:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. In these verses the contr...
Proverbs 4:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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 righte...
Proverbs 4:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Ver. 18. But the path of the just is as the shining light. ] He sets forth betime in the mornin...
Proverbs 4:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Enter not into the path of the wicked Avoid their practices and company; and go not in the way of evil men Do not proceed further therein. If thou hast unadvisedly entered into it, do not persist...
Proverbs 4:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions against Bad Company. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid...
Proverbs 4:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The path of the just is as the shining light; the common course of their lives or actions is pure and spotless, clear and certain, safe and comfortable, as light is. That shineth more and more unt...
Proverbs 4:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

God's Wisdom Teaches Men The Way In Which They Should Go, A Way In Which They Will Not Stumble And Which Leads To Life, They Are Thus To Avoid The Way Of The Wicked In Which Men Stumble And Where De...
Proverbs 4:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 4:14 . Go not . The Heb. is literally “to go straightforward;” also, “to pronounce happy.” Proverbs 4:15 . Avoid , “Let it go,” reject it.” Turn from it , i.e. , ev...
Proverbs 4:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 To understand somewhat the force of this divinely beautiful sentence, we must call to mind that our condition in this world in the sight of Almighty God is very frequently spoken of...
Proverbs 4:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 4:1 . Hear, ye children, a Hebraism, equivalent to wash, cleanse, and purify your ears. A grateful son here recites the domestic piety of an illustrious father. David talked much with his...
Proverbs 4:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

The path of the just is as the shining light. The path of the just The essentials of a just man’s character have been in all ages the same. The path, the life-course, of such a man, is like the...
Proverbs 4:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 4:1-20 7. Seventh admonitory discourse. We here enter upon the second group of admonitory discourses, as is indicated by the opening address, "my children," and which...
Proverbs 4:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Warning against Wickedness
Proverbs 4:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 3:18 ; 2 Peter 1:19 ; 2 Peter 3:18 ; 2 Samuel 23:4 ; Hosea 6:3 ; Job 11:17 ; Job 23:10 ; John 8:12 ; Matthew 5:14 ; Matthew 5:16 ; Matthew 5:45 ; Philippians 2:15 ; Psalms...
Proverbs 4:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Sacred Exhortations Proverbs 4:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is well, now and then, to step aside and consider what God has to say to young men and women; as well as to consider what He says to t...
Proverbs 4:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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

Proverbs 4:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 4:18 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Proverbs 4:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 4:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 4:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 4:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 4:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 4:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 4:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 4:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 4:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes