Proverbs 4:18

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 κατορθώσῃ ἡ ἡμέρα, LXX. As the sun climbs the heavens, shining brighter and brighter, from the first faint glimmer of dawn till he reaches his meridian height and appears to stand there firm and motionless; so is the path of the righteous. His sun standeth still at last in the heavens, and hasteth not to go down for the whole everlasting day.