Proverbs 6:22

When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:22

BSB

When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

AKJV

When you go, it shall lead you; when you sleep, it shall keep you; and when you wake, it shall talk with you.

CPDV

When you walk, let them keep step with you. When you sleep, let them guard you. And when you keep watch, speak with them.

ERV

When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

NHEB

When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.

SMT

In thy going about it shall lead thee; in thy lying down it shall watch over thee; and awaking, it shall speak to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 6:22

WhenthougoestH1980VerbitshallleadH5148VerbtheewhenthousleepestH7901VerbitshallkeepH8104VerbtheeandwhenthouawakestH6974VerbitshalltalkH7878Verbwiththee

Commentary for Proverbs 6:22

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 6:22

Summary

Guidance provides protection throughout life

Event

Description of instruction's protective effects

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC