Proverbs 6:20-23 Parallel Bible Translations

Proverbs 6:20-23 ▼
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20 My son, watch the commands of thy father, and thou shalt not reject the laws of thy mother: My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching. My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
21 Tie them always upon thy heart; bind them upon thy throat. Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.
22 In thy going about it shall lead thee; in thy lying down it shall watch over thee; and awaking, it shall speak to thee. 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. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
23 For the command is a lamp, and the law a light; and the way of life the reproof of instruction: For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life, For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,
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