Proverbs 6:20-23

20 Warning Against Adultery
My son, keep your father’s commands
and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

21 Bind them upon your heart forever;
fasten them around your neck.

22 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 these commands are a lamp,
this teaching is a light,
and the corrections of discipline
are the way to life,

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Cross References for Proverbs 6:20-23

Deuteronomy 27:16 - “Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.” Then all the people shall say, “Amen!” Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 27:16

Ephesians 6:1 - Children and Parents Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:1

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Colossians 3:20 - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:20

Genesis 49:2 - “Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. Click to read the verse Genesis 49:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:2

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Proverbs 23:22 - Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:22

Proverbs 30:11 - “There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers; Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:11

Deuteronomy 21:18 - A Rebellious Son If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:18

Jeremiah 35:8 - We have obeyed everything our forefather Jonadab son of Recab commanded us. Neither we nor our ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 35:8

Proverbs 7:1-4 - Warning Against the Adulteress My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:1-4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 7:1-4

Proverbs 31:1 - Sayings of King Lemuel The sayings of King Lemuel—an oracle his mother taught him: Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:1