Proverbs 6:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 6
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”Proverbs 6:23
What Does Proverbs 6:23 Mean?
Proverbs 6:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 6:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 119:105“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”2 Timothy 3:16“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”Psalms 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”2 Peter 1:19“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”Psalms 19:8“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”Proverbs 15:31“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”Proverbs 4:13“Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.”Proverbs 4:4“He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.”Jeremiah 21:8“And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.”John 5:39“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”Psalms 119:98“Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.”Psalms 141:5“Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.”Proverbs 1:29“For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:”Proverbs 10:17“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.”Proverbs 15:24“The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.”Proverbs 29:15“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”Luke 11:36“If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Proverbs 3:18“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”Isaiah 8:20“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”
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