Proverbs 6:23 · KJV
“For the commandment {is} a lamp; and the law {is} light; and reproofs of instruction {are} the way of life: {lamp: or, candle}”
— Proverbs 6:23
When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and {when} thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. {of the...: or, of the strange tongue}
Proverbs 6 — Context
Bind them continually upon thine heart, {and} tie them about thy neck.
22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and {when} thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
23For the commandment {is} a lamp; and the law {is} light; and reproofs of instruction {are} the way of life: {lamp: or, candle}
24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. {of the...: or, of the strange tongue}
25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105
NUN. Thy word {is} a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. {lamp: or, candle}
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.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.