Proverbs 6:23
What does Proverbs 6:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 6:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
KJV
King James Version · 1611For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For a lamp <FI>is<Fi> the command, And the law a light, And a way of life <FI>are<Fi> reproofs of instruction,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Because the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 4:4
And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;
- Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.
- Leviticus 19:17
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
- 2 Peter 1:19
And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:
- Psalms 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
- Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.
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