Proverbs 4:18

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 4

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

What Does Proverbs 4:18 Mean?

Proverbs 4:18 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 4:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Matthew 5:14“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”John 8:12“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”Job 11:17“And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.”Daniel 12:3“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”Philippians 2:15“That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;”2 Corinthians 3:18“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.”Psalms 16:11“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”Revelation 22:11“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.”Job 22:28“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.”2 Peter 1:19“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”Psalms 84:7“They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Job 8:7“Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.”Isaiah 26:7“The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.”Isaiah 58:8“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.”2 Samuel 23:4“And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.”Revelation 22:5“And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.”2 Peter 3:18“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”John 8:32“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”Revelation 21:23“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”

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