Proverbs 6:23–25
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
*‖For the Commandement is a lampe, and the Lawe is light: and reproofes of instruction are the way of life:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, candle.
- *Cross-referencePsal. 19.9. & 119.105.
To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
*‖To keepe thee from the euill woman, from the flatterie of the tongue of a strange woman.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, of the strange tongue.
- *Cross-referenceCha.2.16. and 5.3. and 7.5.
Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
*Lust not after her beautie in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMat.5.28.
Narration uses the Pure Cambridge Edition.
PASSAGE SELECTION
Build from either side
Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.
SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE
Cross References
14 Essential passages are open for comparison.
From verse 23
- Psalms 119:105Rank 1 from verse 23
- 2 Peter 1:19Rank 2 from verse 23
19We 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:
19We haue also a more sure word of prophecie, whereunto yee doe well that ye take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts:
- Psalms 19:8Rank 3 from verse 23
- Proverbs 15:31Rank 4 from verse 23
- Proverbs 4:13Rank 5 from verse 23
- Proverbs 4:4Rank 6 from verse 23
- Jeremiah 21:8Rank 7 from verse 23
- Proverbs 15:24Rank 8 from verse 23
- Proverbs 29:15Rank 9 from verse 23
- Psalms 119:98–100Rank 10 from verse 23
98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
98†Thou through thy Commandements hast made me wiser then mine enemies: for they are euer with mee.
99I haue more vnderstanding then all my teachers: for thy Testimonies are my meditation.
100I vnderstand more then the ancients: because I keepe thy precepts.
- Psalms 141:5Rank 11 from verse 23
5Let 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.
5‖Let the righteous smite mee, it shalbe a kindnesse: and let him reprooue me, it shalbe an excellent oile, which shall not breake my head: for yet my prayer also shalbe in their calamities.
- Isaiah 8:20Rank 12 from verse 23
- Proverbs 3:18Rank 13 from verse 23
- Revelation 2:5Rank 14 from verse 23
5Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
5Remember therfore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and doe the first workes, or else I will come vnto thee quickly, and will remoue thy Candlesticke out of his place, except thou repent.
- Leviticus 19:17Rank 15 from verse 23
- Proverbs 5:12Rank 16 from verse 23
From verse 24
- Ecclesiastes 7:26Rank 1 from verse 24
26And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.
26*†And I finde more bitter then death, the woman whose heart is snares & nets, and her handes as bands: who so pleaseth God, shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her.
- Proverbs 2:16Rank 2 from verse 24
- Proverbs 5:3Rank 3 from verse 24
- Proverbs 7:5Rank 4 from verse 24
From verse 25
- James 1:14–15Rank 1 from verse 25
14But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
14But euery man is tempted, when hee is drawen away of his owne lust, and entised.
15Then when lust hath conceiued, it bringeth forth sinne: and sinne, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
- Matthew 5:28Rank 2 from verse 25
- 2 Kings 9:30Rank 3 from verse 25
- 2 Samuel 11:2–5Rank 4 from verse 25
2¶ And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
3And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bath-sheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?
4And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house.
5And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child.
2¶ And it came to passe in an euening tide, that Dauid arose from off his bed, and walked vpon the roofe of the kings house: and from the roofe he saw a woman washing her selfe; and the woman was very beautifull to looke vpon.
3And Dauid sent and enquired after the woman: and one said, Is not this Bath-sheba the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?
4And Dauid sent messengers, and tooke her, and shee came in vnto him, and he lay with her, ( ‖for she was *purified from her vncleannesse) and shee returned vnto her house.
5And the woman conceiued, and sent and tolde Dauid, and said, I am with childe.
- Isaiah 3:16Rank 5 from verse 25
16¶ Moreover the Lord saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:
16¶ †‖Moreouer the LORD saith; Because the daughters of Zion are hautie, and walke with stretched forth necks, and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they goe, and making a tinkeling with their feet:
- Song of Solomon 4:9Rank 6 from verse 25
WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE
Definitions
Open a word for its full definition and concordance.
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 6:23
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
COMBINED MEANING
commandment
Sense 1: An authoritative command, charge, order, or precept to be obeyed. Sense 2: One of the ten commandments.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: An oil vessel and burning wick used for light. Sense 2: By figure, a source, bearer, continuance, or sign of light.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Corrections, censures, or rebukes given for faults.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
COMBINED MEANING
instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 6:24
To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Pleasing but insincere speech used to gain favour or influence.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Foreign; belonging to another country. Wonderful; causing surprise; exciting curiosity.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 6:25
Sense 1: Strong desire, craving, or appetite. Sense 2: To desire or crave.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
The quality or appearance of being fair, comely, pleasing, excellent, or glorious.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. Also not; nor, introducing or joining a further negative statement or prohibition. 2. Not either, or none, of the alternatives named, commonly in a neither ... nor construction.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
FOLLOW THE THEME
Related Concepts
Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in scripture.
sin and temptation
READ THE PASSAGE
View in context
Nearby verses · passage boundary unavailable · Proverbs 6:22–26
The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.
6:22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
6:22When thou goest, it shall leade thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keepe thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talke with thee.
6:23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
6:23*‖For the Commandement is a lampe, and the Lawe is light: and reproofes of instruction are the way of life:
Selected passage6:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
6:24*‖To keepe thee from the euill woman, from the flatterie of the tongue of a strange woman.
Selected passage6:25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
6:25*Lust not after her beautie in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
Selected passage6:26For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life.
6:26†For by meanes of a whorish woman, a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adulteresse will hunt for the precious life.