Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And reproofs for discipline are the way of life
King James Version
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Holman Bible
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
International Standard Version
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
A Conservative Version
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
American Standard Version
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Amplified
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,
Bible in Basic English
For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.
Darby Translation
For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Julia Smith Translation
For the command is a lamp, and the law a light; and the way of life the reproof of instruction:
King James 2000
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Lexham Expanded Bible
For [like] a lamp [is] a commandment, and instruction [is] light, and the way of life [is the] reproof of discipline,
Modern King James verseion
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of 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,
The Emphasized Bible
For, a lamp, is the commandment, and, the instruction, a light, and, the way of life, are the reproofs of correction:
Webster
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,
Youngs Literal Translation
For a lamp is the command, And the law a light, And a way of life are reproofs of instruction,
Themes
Commandment » The commandments of your parents
God's word » Furnishes a light in darkness
Instruction » What instruction is
Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God's word a
Reproof » Leads to » Happiness
Reproof » Reproofs of instruction
The scriptures » Are an unerring guide
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Furnishes a light in darkness
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 6:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Commandment And Instruction As Guardians
22
When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.
23
And reproofs for discipline are the way of life
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, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
Leviticus 19:17
"You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him.
Psalm 119:98-100
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me.
Psalm 141:5
Let a righteous man strike me--it is a kindness; let him rebuke me--it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
Proverbs 4:4
he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.
Proverbs 4:13
Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 5:12
and you say, "How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.
Proverbs 15:31
The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Isaiah 8:20
To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Jeremiah 21:8
"And to this people you shall say: 'Thus says the LORD: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.
2 Peter 1:19
And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,
Revelation 2:5
Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.