Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger. the commandment Psalm 19:8 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 119:98-100,105 Through thy commandment, thou hast made me wiser than my enemies: for it is ever with me. . . . Isaiah 8:20 To the law rather, and to the testimony. And if they speak not according to this word, they shall not have the morning light. 2 Peter 1:19 And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts. lamp Revelation 2:5 Be mindful therefore from whence thou art fallen: and do penance and do the first works. Or else I come to thee and will move thy candlestick out of its place, except thou do penance. and reproofs Proverbs 5:12 And have not heard the voice of them that taught me, and have not inclined my ear to masters? Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame. Leviticus 19:17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy heart: But reprove him openly, lest thou incur sin through him. Psalm 141:5 The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased: the way Proverbs 3:18 The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth, hath established the heavens by prudence. Proverbs 4:4,13 Get wisdom, get prudence: forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth. . . . Proverbs 15:24 The path of life is above for the wise, that he may decline from the lowest hell. Jeremiah 21:8 And to this people thou shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I set before you the way of life, and the way of death. Context Warnings Against Adultery…22Because the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 23That they may keep thee from the evil woman, and from the flattering tongue of the stranger.24Let not thy heart covet her beauty, be not caught with her winks:… Cross References Genesis 39:8 But he in no wise consenting to that wicked act said to her: Behold, my master hath delivered all things to me, and knoweth not what he hath in his own house: Psalm 19:8 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths. Psalm 119:130 The declaration of thy words giveth light: and giveth understanding to little ones. Proverbs 10:17 Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach, is foolish. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:26 And I have found a woman more bitter than death, who is the hunter's snare, and her heart is a net, and her hands are bands. He that pleaseth God shall escape from her: but he that is a sinner, shall be caught by her. Jump to Previous Command Commandment Commands Discipline Guiding Instruction Lamp Life Reproofs Rule Shining Teaching Training Way WordsJump to Next Command Commandment Commands Discipline Guiding Instruction Lamp Life Reproofs Rule Shining Teaching Training Way WordsLinks Proverbs 6:23 NIVProverbs 6:23 NLT Proverbs 6:23 ESV Proverbs 6:23 NASB Proverbs 6:23 Bible Apps Proverbs 6:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 6:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 6:23 French Bible Proverbs 6:23 German Bible Alphabetical: a and are commandment commands corrections discipline For is lamp life light of reproofs teaching the these this to way OT Poetry: Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |