Proverbs 6:22

Modern English Version

When you walk, they will lead you; when you sleep, they will keep you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.

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Your word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

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

Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.

Your statutes have been my songs in the house of my sojourning.

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.

Concerning the works of men, by the word of Your lips I have avoided the paths of the violent.

I will not be afraid of multitudes of people who have set themselves against me all around.

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

discretion will preserve you, understanding will keep you,