Proverbs 6:20-23

Keep thy father's commandment So far as it is not contrary to God's command. And forsake not the law of thy mother Which children are too apt to despise. Bind them continually upon thy heart Constantly remember and duly consider them; tie them about thy neck See on Proverbs 1:9; Proverbs 3:3. When thou goest, it shall lead thee Namely, the law of God, which thy parents have taught thee, and pressed upon thee, shall direct thee how to order all thy steps and actions. It shall talk with thee It shall give thee counsel and comfort. For the commandment is a lamp It enlightens the dark mind, and clearly discovers to a man the plain and right way. And reproofs of instruction Wise and instructive reproofs or admonitions; are the way to life Both to preserve and prolong this life, and to ensure eternal life to those that obey them.