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Berean Standard Bible

“For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,”

Proverbs 6:23

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In Proverbs 6, a father urges his son to keep his parents' commands and teaching close, tying them around his heart. He explains why that instruction is so valuable.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

World English Bible (WEB)

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque el mandamiento es antorcha, y la enseñanza luz; y camino de vida las reprensiones de la enseñanza:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque estos mandamientos y enseñanzas son lámpara que alumbra tu camino delante de ti; su corrección y consejos son el camino de la vida.

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