22 When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

Other Translations of Proverbs 6:22

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

22 When you walk, theyHebrew it; three times in this verse will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you.

The Message

22 Wherever you walk, they'll guide you; whenever you rest, they'll guard you; when you wake up, they'll tell you what's next.

New King James Version

22 When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you.

New Living Translation

22 When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 6:22

Commentary on Proverbs 6:20-35

(Read Proverbs 6:20-35)

The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affections.