"“The way of transgressors is hard,” but wisdom's “ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.” Proverbs 13:15 ; 3:17 . Every act of obedience to Christ, every act of self-denial for His sake, every trial well endured, every victory gained over temptation, is a step in the march to the glory of final victory. If we take Christ for our guide, He will lead us safely. The veriest sinner need not miss his way. Not one trembling seeker need fail of walking in pure and holy light. Though the path is so narrow, so holy that sin cannot be tolerated therein, yet access has been secured for all, and not one doubting, trembling soul need say, “God cares nought for me.” MB 140.1"
"Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard."
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 13:15 in this passage.
"And all the way up the steep road leading to eternal life are well-springs of joy to refresh the weary. Those who walk in wisdom's ways are, even in tribulation, exceeding joyful; for He whom their soul loveth, walks, invisible, beside them. At each upward step they discern more distinctly the touch of His hand; at every step brighter gleamings of glory from the Unseen fall upon their path; and their songs of praise, reaching ever a higher note, ascend to join the songs of angels before the throne. “The path of the righteous is as the light of dawn, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Proverbs 4:18 , R.V., margin. MB 140.3"
"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 4:18 in this passage.