Proverbs 6:23

Proverbs 6:23 in other translations

What does Proverbs 6:23 mean?

Proverbs 6:23 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Proverbs 6:23

• Psalms 119:105

  נ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

• 2 Peter 1:19

  We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

• Psalms 19:8

  The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

• Proverbs 15:31

  The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

• Proverbs 4:13

  Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

• Proverbs 4:4

  He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

• Jeremiah 21:8

  And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

• Psalms 141:5

  Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

• Proverbs 15:24

  The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

• Proverbs 29:15

  The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

• Psalms 119:98-100

  Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

• Revelation 2:5

  Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

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Context

• Proverbs 6:22

  When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

• Proverbs 6:23

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

• Proverbs 6:24

  To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

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