Proverbs 6:22 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²² When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² When you go, they [the words of your parents' God] shall lead you; when you sleep, they shall keep you; and when you waken, they shall talk with you.

American Standard Version (1901)

²² When thou walkest, it shall lead thee; When thou sleepest, it shall watch over thee; And when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

Common English Bible

²² When you walk around, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will protect you; when you awake, they will occupy your attention.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² When you walk, let them keep step with you. When you sleep, let them guard you. And when you keep watch, speak with them.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²² When thou walkest, let them go with thee: when thou sleepest, let them keep thee; and when thou awakest, talk with them.

Proverbs 6:22 Cross References

Psalm 119:11

I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

Psalm 119:148

My eyes are awake before each watch of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.

Psalm 119:24

Your decrees are my delight; they are my counselors.

Psalm 119:54

Your statutes have been my songs wherever I make my home.

Psalm 119:9

How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

Psalm 119:97

Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.

Psalm 17:4

As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

Psalm 3:6

I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.

Psalm 43:3

O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling.

Proverbs 2:11

prudence will watch over you, and understanding will guard you.