Proverbs 6:23

Compare Psalms 119:105.

Related Commentaries of Proverbs 6:23

Arno Geneva Study Bible

For the (k) commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and (l) reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life: (k) By the commandment, he means...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A section totally dissimilar from the rest of this division of Pr. It consists of four short subsections Proverbs 6:1-5 against suretyship, Pro...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

law is light. Figure of speech Paronomasia (App-6), v. torah 'or. In Latin it would be similar: Lex est lux. reproofs of instruction . what...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: For the commandment is a lamp - It illumi...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: For the commandment is a lamp; and the...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dissuasives from Hurtful things Proverbs 6:1-19 are inserted here from some other collection, and contain warnings against suretyships (1-5), sl...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For the commandment is a lamp... — Comp. Psalms 19:8 , and Psalms 119:98-100 ; Psalms 119:104-105 . The servant of God may often feel much perpl...
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 7 CERTAIN EXAMPLES OF THE BINDING CHARACTER OF OUR OWN ACTIONS "The surety the sluggard and the worthless person." Proverbs 6:1 ; Prove...
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The parental exhortations are continued. In this section they are directed against suretyship, indolence, the evil man, and certain specific things w...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. Wh...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For the commandment [is] a lamp ,.... The law of God is a lamp or candle to see to work by and to walk by; it enlightens the eyes and directs the fe...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life: Ver. 23. For the commandment is a lamp...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Keep thy father's commandment So far as it is not contrary to God's command. And forsake not the law of thy mother Which children are too apt to...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Parental Cautions; Cautions against Impurity. 20 My son, keep thy fat...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Is a lamp; it enlightens thy dark mind, and clearly discovers to thee the plain and right way. Reproofs of instruction; wise and instructive repr...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1). An Appeal To ‘My Son' To Keep His Commandment And Not Forsake The Torah ( Proverbs 6:20-23 ). That Solomon sees ‘his' commandment and torah as...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Discourse 7. Addressed To ‘My Son'. He Is Urged To Observe The Commandment And The Torah, Avoiding The Enticement Of The Adulterous Woman, And Being...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES, — Proverbs 6:21 . Continually, “for evermore.” Proverbs 6:22 . Lange’s Commentary translates into the imperative form, “let...
Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 6:23 (with Psalms 119:105 ) The Divine lamp is: I. A light on the path. The best path in the world would be of no use without light...
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 6:1 . If thou be surety for thy friend. If charity has gained an ascendancy over the judgment, prepare to perform thy covenant. To aid a...
The Biblical Illustrator

The law is light The law is light The fitness and beauty of this comparison of the law of God with fight are seen immediately. If we consider...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 6:1-20 The sixth chapter embraces four distinct discourses, each of which is a warning. The subjects treated of are (...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Warning Depicting the Consequences of Unchastity
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

For the commandment is a lamp, and the Law is light, its instruction serving not only to enlighten the heart and mind of man, but also to guide him o...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Peter 1:19 ; Isaiah 8:20 ; Jeremiah 21:8 ; Leviticus 19:17 ; Proverbs 15:24 ; Proverbs 15:31 ; Proverbs 29:15 ; Proverbs 3:18 ; Proverbs 4...

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

Related Commentaries of Proverbs 6:23

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 6:23