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Proverbs 6:22

Proverbs 6:22
When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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 feet, and makes working more pleasant, and walking more…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 6:21-22

The thought of Pro 3:3 is carried step further. No outward charm, but the law of obedience, shall give safety to the traveler, when he sleeps or when he wakes.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 6:20-35

Here is, I. A general exhortation faithfully to adhere to the word of God and to take it for our guide in all our actions.

1. We must look upon the word of God both as a light (Pro 6:23) and as a law,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

it The change from the plural, "bind them," "tie them," of Pro 6:6, and the return to "it," "the commandment," "the law," in Pro 6:6 (comp. Pro 6:6) indicate not only the substantial identity of the…