Proverbs 6:23 kjva — For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Proverbs 6:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 6 — Context

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My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

21

Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck.

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

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

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To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

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Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

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For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.

Proverbs 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:23 say?
Proverbs 6:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”
Where is Proverbs 6:23 in the Bible?
Proverbs 6:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 23.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 6:23.
What translation should I read Proverbs 6:23 in?
Proverbs 6:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 6:23?
Proverbs 6:23 reads (KJVA): “For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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