Proverbs 6:23 Parallel Translations

because the command is a lamp, the teachings are a light, and the warnings from discipline are the path of life(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.

DBY:

For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

ERV:

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

JPS:

For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life;

WBS:

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

WEB:

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

YLT:

For a lamp is the command, And the law a light, And a way of life are reproofs of instruction,

Proverbs 6:23 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

6:23 For the {k} commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and {l} reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:
(k) By the commandment, he means the word of God; and by the instruction, the preaching and declaration of the same, which is committed to the Church.
(l) And reprehensions when the word is preached bring us to life.

MHC:

6:20-35 The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affections.

CONC:

Command Commandment Corrections Discipline Guiding Instruction Lamp Law Reproofs Rule Shining Teaching Training

Command Commandment Commands Discipline Guiding Instruction Lamp Life Reproofs Rule Shining Teaching Training Way Words

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