Proverbs 6:23

For the commandement is a lanterne, and instruction a light: and corrections for instruction are the way of life,

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

In Context

22It shall leade thee, when thou walkest: it shall watch for thee, when thou sleepest, and when thou wakest, it shall talke with thee.

24To keepe thee from the wicked woman, and from ye flatterie of ye tongue of a strange woman.

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:17Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart, but thou shalt plainely rebuke thy neighbour, and suffer him not to sinne.

Psalms 119:98By thy commandements thou hast made mee wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.

Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me: for that is a benefite: and let him reprooue me, and it shalbe a precious oyle, that shall not breake mine head: for within a while I shall euen pray in their miseries.

Proverbs 4:4When he taught me, and sayde vnto me, Let thine heart holde fast my woordes: keepe my commandements, and thou shalt liue.

Proverbs 5:12And say, How haue I hated instruction, and mine heart despised correction!

Proverbs 15:31The eare that hearkeneth to the correction of life, shall lodge among the wise.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:21-35

Parental Cautions; Cautions against Impurity. 20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange… Read the whole commentary →

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