Proverbs 4:18-20
Lexham English Bible
18 But the path of the righteous ones is like the light of dawn,
leading and shining until the day is full.[a]
19 The way of the wicked ones is like deep darkness;
they do not know what they stumble over.
Staying the Course
20 My child, be attentive to my words;
to my sayings incline your ear.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 4:18 Literally “is correct”
Proverbs 4:18-20
English Standard Version
18 But (A)the path of the righteous is like (B)the light of dawn,
which shines (C)brighter and brighter until (D)full day.
19 (E)The way of the wicked is like deep (F)darkness;
they do not know over what they (G)stumble.
20 (H)My son, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
Proverbs 4:18-20
King James Version
18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
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