Proverbs 6:23

New Century Version

These commands are like a lamp; this teaching is like a light. And the correction that comes from them will help you have life.

Cross References

Genesis 39:8

But Joseph refused and said to her, “My master trusts me with everything in his house. He has put me in charge of everything he owns.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:130

Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Psalm 19:8

The orders of the Lord are right; they make people happy. The commands of the Lord are pure; they light up the way.

Proverbs 10:17

Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life, but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.

Proverbs 15:24

Wise people’s lives get better and better. They avoid whatever would cause their death.

Proverbs 15:31

If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise.

Proverbs 29:15

Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

Proverbs 3:18

As a tree produces fruit, wisdom gives life to those who use it, and everyone who uses it will be happy.

Proverbs 4:13

Always remember what you have been taught, and don’t let go of it. Keep all that you have learned; it is the most important thing in life.

Proverbs 4:4

my father taught me and said, “Hold on to my words with all your heart. Keep my commands and you will live.

Proverbs 5:12

Then you will say, “I hated being told what to do! I would not listen to correction!

Ecclesiastes 7:26

I found that some women are worse than death and are as dangerous as traps. Their love is like a net, and their arms hold men like chains. A man who pleases God will be saved from them, but a sinner will be caught by them.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.

Isaiah 8:20

You should follow the teachings and the agreement with the Lord. The mediums and fortune-tellers do not speak the word of the Lord, so their words are worth nothing.

Jeremiah 21:8

“Also tell this to the people of Jerusalem: ‘This is what the Lord says: I will let you choose to live or die.

Ezekiel 20:11

I gave them my rules and told them about my laws, by which people will live if they obey them.

Leviticus 19:17

“ ‘You must not hate your fellow citizen in your heart. If your neighbor does something wrong, tell him about it, or you will be partly to blame.

2 Peter 1:19

This makes us more sure about the message the prophets gave. It is good for you to follow closely what they said as you would follow a light shining in a dark place, until the day begins and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Revelation 2:5

So remember where you were before you fell. Change your hearts and do what you did at first. If you do not change, I will come to you and will take away your lampstand from its place.