Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:18
American Standard Version
But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Amplified® Bible
But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just {and} righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day [to be prepared].
Contemporary English Version
The lifestyle of good people is like sunlight at dawn that keeps getting brighter until broad daylight.
Darby English Version
But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.
Good News Bible
The road the righteous travel is like the sunrise, getting brighter and brighter until daylight has come.
King James Version
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
New American Standard Bible
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.
New International Version
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
New King James Version
But the path of the just is like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But the path of the righteous resembles the light of dawn,That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.
Revised Standard Version
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
Young's Literal Translation
And the path of the righteous `is' as a shining light, Going and brightening till the day is established,