Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life, New Living Translation For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life. English Standard Version For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life, Berean Standard Bible For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, King James Bible For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: New King James Version For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, New American Standard Bible For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light; And rebukes for discipline are the way of life NASB 1995 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life NASB 1977 For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life, Legacy Standard Bible For the commandment is a lamp and the law is light; And reproofs for discipline are the way of life Amplified Bible For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light, And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life, Christian Standard Bible For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life. Holman Christian Standard Bible For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life. American Standard Version For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life: Contemporary English Version The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life. English Revised Version For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: GOD'S WORD® Translation because the command is a lamp, the teachings are a light, and the warnings from discipline are the path of life Good News Translation Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live. International Standard Version Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life— Majority Standard Bible For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, NET Bible For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life, New Heart English Bible For the commandment is a lamp, and the Law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, Webster's Bible Translation For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: World English Bible For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the command [is] a lamp, "" And the Law a light, "" And a way of life [are] reproofs of instruction, Young's Literal Translation For a lamp is the command, And the law a light, And a way of life are reproofs of instruction, Smith's Literal Translation For the command is a lamp, and the law a light; and the way of life the reproof of instruction: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause the commandment is a lamp, and the law a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: Catholic Public Domain Version For commandment is a lamp, and law is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life. New American Bible For the command is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and a way to life are the reproofs that discipline, New Revised Standard Version For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the commandment is a lamp, and the law is a light, and the reproofs of instruction are the way of life, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For the commandment is a lamp and the law is a light, and reproof is the way of life and instruction, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching is light, And reproofs of instruction are the way of life; Brenton Septuagint Translation For the commandment of the law is a lamp and a light; a way of life; reproof also and correction: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warnings Against Adultery…22When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. 23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, 24to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.… Cross References Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... Psalm 119:98-100 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. / I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Treasury of Scripture For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: the commandment Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 119:98-100,105 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me… Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. lamp Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. and reproofs Proverbs 5:12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. the way Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her. Proverbs 4:4,13 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live… Proverbs 15:24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 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 WordsProverbs 6 1. against indebtedness6. idleness 12. and mischievousness 16. seven things detestable to God 20. the blessings of obedience 25. the mischief of unfaithfulness For this command The Hebrew word for "command" is "מִצְוָה" (mitzvah), which often refers to a directive or ordinance given by God. In the context of Proverbs, it emphasizes the divine authority and moral obligation inherent in God's instructions. The "command" serves as a guiding principle, much like a lamp that illuminates the path of righteousness. Historically, the Jewish tradition holds the mitzvot in high regard, seeing them as essential to living a life that is pleasing to God. is a lamp this teaching is a light and correction and instruction are the way to life Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this commandment מִ֭צְוָה (miṣ·wāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment is a lamp, נֵ֣ר (nêr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light this teaching וְת֣וֹרָה (wə·ṯō·w·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law [is] a light, א֑וֹר (’ō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary and the reproofs תּוֹכְח֥וֹת (tō·wḵ·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof of discipline מוּסָֽר׃ (mū·sār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint are the way וְדֶ֥רֶךְ (wə·ḏe·reḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action to life, חַ֝יִּ֗ים (ḥay·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Links Proverbs 6:23 NIVProverbs 6:23 NLT Proverbs 6:23 ESV Proverbs 6:23 NASB Proverbs 6:23 KJV Proverbs 6:23 BibleApps.com Proverbs 6:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 6:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 6:23 French Bible Proverbs 6:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp (Prov. 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