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# the path of righteous people

The writer speaks of the actions and lifestyles of righteous people and wicked people as if they were a "path" or "way" upon which they walk. Alternate translation: "the lifestyle of righteous people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# the path of righteous people is like the first light that grows brighter

The writer compares the path of righteous people to the sunrise, meaning that they are safe because they have light to see where they are walking. Alternate translation: "righteous people walk along their path safely because the morning sun shines on it and grows brighter" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# the first light

This refers to the dawn or sunrise.

# until the fullness of the day comes

This refers to the time of day at which the sun shines the brightest. Alternate translation: "until the sun shines most brightly" or "until full daylight" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])