Proverbs 6:22

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

In your going about, it will lead you; in your lying down, it will guard you; when you awake, it will speak with you.

Latin

Cum ambulaveris, gradiantur tecum; cum dormieris, custodiant te: et evigilans loquere cum eis.

Hebrew

English

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

This passage highlights the serious danger of having a relationship with another man's wife (see also Proverbs 1:8, 23; 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 7:1–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 119:11
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Proverbs 3:23–24
Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
Proverbs 2:11
Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,
Psalm 119:24
Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.
Psalm 43:3
Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain and to the place where You dwell.
Psalm 119:97
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
Psalm 119:148
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
Psalm 17:4
As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
Psalm 119:54
Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.
Daniel 11:18–21
Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many of them. But a commander will put an end to his reproach and will turn it back upon him.