The path of the righteous: 'The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.' The contrast to the preceding verses is stark. The righteous walk a path characterized by increasing light and clarity. 'Like the first gleam of dawn' (k'or netz) suggests beginning in partial light; as one continues, the light increases until 'the full light of day' (kerah tzahraim, literally 'like the heat of midday'). This verse employs luminous imagery to suggest that the path of wisdom becomes progressively clearer and more beautiful. The future becomes increasingly bright. The young person is assured that persistence in wisdom yields not confusion but increasing clarity and brightness.

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