Proverbs 6:23

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Summary

Proverbs 6:23

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

The commandment

Lamp

Revelation 2:5

And reproofs

Psalm 141:5

The way

General references

Proverbs 2:11

Bible References

The commandment

The precepts of Jehovah are upright, Rejoicing the heart, The command of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes,

Than mine enemies Thy command maketh me wiser, For it is before me to the age.

To the law and to the testimony! If not, let them say after this manner, 'That there is no dawn to it.'

And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise -- in your hearts;

Lamp

remember, then, whence thou hast fallen, and reform, and the first works do; and if not, I come to thee quickly, and will remove thy lamp-stand from its place -- if thou mayest not reform;

And reproofs

And hast said, 'How have I hated instruction, And reproof hath my heart despised,

An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.

A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.

'Thou dost not hate thy brother in thy heart; thou dost certainly reprove thy fellow, and not suffer sin on him.

The righteous doth beat me in kindness. And doth reprove me, Oil of the head my head disalloweth not, For still my prayer is about their vexations.

The way

A tree of life she is to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her is happy.

And he directeth me, and he saith to me: 'Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.

A path of life is on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

And unto this people thou dost say, Thus said Jehovah: Lo, I am setting before you the way of life, And the way of death!

General references

Thoughtfulness doth watch over thee, Understanding doth keep thee,