Proverbs 6:23

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:23

BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

AKJV

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

CPDV

For commandment is a lamp, and law is a light, and the reproofs of discipline 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:

NHEB

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

SMT

For the command is a lamp, and the law a light; and the way of life the reproof of instruction:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 6:23

ForthecommandmentH4687Noun FeminineisalampH5216Noun MasculineandthelawH8451Noun FeminineislightH216Noun FeminineandreproofsH8433Noun FeminineofinstructionH4148Noun MasculinearethewayH1870Noun MasculineoflifeH2416

Commentary for Proverbs 6:23

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

Overview of Proverbs 6:23

Summary

Divine instruction illuminates righteous living

Event

Explanation of instruction's transformative power

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC