Proverbs 4:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Hold firmly to my teaching and never let go. It will mean life for you.

Cross References

Genesis 32:26

They kept on wrestling until the man said, “Let go of me! It's almost daylight.” “You can't go until you bless me,” Jacob replied.

Proverbs 10:17

Accept correction, and you will find life; reject correction, and you will miss the road.

Proverbs 23:23

Invest in truth and wisdom, discipline and good sense, and don't part with them.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.

Proverbs 3:22

They will help you to live a long and beautiful life.

Proverbs 6:23

The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.

Proverbs 8:35

By finding me, you find life, and the LORD will be pleased with you.

Ecclesiastes 7:12

Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.

Song of Solomon 3:4

Straight after that, I found him. I held him and would not let go until I had taken him to the home of my mother.

John 6:63

The Spirit is the one who gives life! Human strength can do nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are from that life-giving Spirit.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered, “Lord, there is no one else that we can go to! Your words give eternal life.

Acts 11:23

When Barnabas got there and saw what God had been kind enough to do for them, he was very glad. So he begged them to remain faithful to the Lord with all their hearts.

Acts 2:42

They spent their time learning from the apostles, and they were like family to each other. They also broke bread and prayed together.

Deuteronomy 32:47

The Law isn't empty words. It can give you a long life in the land that you are going to take.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Put everything to the test. Accept what is good

Hebrews 2:1

We must give our full attention to what we were told, so that we won't drift away.

Revelation 12:11

Our people defeated Satan because of the blood of the Lamb and the message of God. They were willing to give up their lives.

Revelation 2:13

I know that you live where Satan has his throne. But you have kept true to my name. There where Satan lives, my faithful witness Antipas was taken from you and put to death. Even then you did not give up your faith in me.