Proverbs 6:23
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For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
In other translations
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
- 2 Peter 1:19We 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:We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
- Psalm 19:8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
- Proverbs 15:31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
- Proverbs 4:13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
- Proverbs 4:4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
- Jeremiah 21:8And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.
- Proverbs 15:24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
- Psalm 141:5Let 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.Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
- Proverbs 29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
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