Proverbs 6:23

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For the command is a lamp, and the instruction a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Latin

Quia mandatum lucerna est, et lex lux, et via vitæ increpatio disciplinæ:

Hebrew

English

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

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 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Psalm 19:8
The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Proverbs 15:31
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Proverbs 4:4
…he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
Jeremiah 21:8
Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
Proverbs 15:24
The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
Psalm 119:98–100
Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.
Proverbs 29:15
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.