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Proverbs 6:23

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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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  1. Psalms 119:105Rank 1 from verse 23
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    105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

  2. 2 Peter 1:19Rank 2 from verse 23
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    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:

  3. Psalms 19:8Rank 3 from verse 23
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    8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

  4. Proverbs 15:31Rank 4 from verse 23
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    31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

  5. Proverbs 4:13Rank 5 from verse 23
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    13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

  6. Proverbs 4:4Rank 6 from verse 23
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    4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

  7. Jeremiah 21:8Rank 7 from verse 23
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    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.

  8. Proverbs 15:24Rank 8 from verse 23
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    24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

  9. Proverbs 29:15Rank 9 from verse 23
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    15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

  10. Psalms 119:98–100Rank 10 from verse 23
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    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.

  11. Psalms 141:5Rank 11 from verse 23
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    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.

  12. Isaiah 8:20Rank 12 from verse 23
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    20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

  13. Proverbs 3:18Rank 13 from verse 23
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    18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

  14. Revelation 2:5Rank 14 from verse 23
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    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.

  15. Leviticus 19:17Rank 15 from verse 23
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    17¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

  16. Proverbs 5:12Rank 16 from verse 23
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    12And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

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Proverbs 6:23

COMBINED MEANING

for

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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

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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

COMBINED MEANING

lamp

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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

COMBINED MEANING

law

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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

COMBINED MEANING

light

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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

COMBINED MEANING

instruction

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Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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6:22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

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

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6:24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.

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