Proverbs 4:4

God's Word

they used to teach me and say to me, “Cling to my words wholeheartedly. Obey my commands so that you may live.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,

John 12:50

I know that what he commands is eternal life. Whatever I say is what the Father told me to say.”

Proverbs 7:2

Obey my commands so that you may live. Follow my teachings just as you protect the pupil of your eye.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, learn to know your father’s God. Serve the Lord wholeheartedly and willingly because he searches every heart and understands every thought ⌞we have⌟. If you dedicate your life to serving him, he will accept you. But if you abandon him, he will reject you from then on.

2 Timothy 3:15

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures. They have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children bitter about life. Instead, bring them up in Christian discipline and instruction.

Deuteronomy 6:6

Take to heart these words that I give you today.

Hebrews 5:9

After he had finished his work, he became the source of eternal salvation for everyone who obeys him.

Isaiah 55:3

Open your ears, and come to me! Listen so that you may live! I will make an everlasting promise  to you— the blessings I promised to David.

2 Timothy 1:5

I’m reminded of how sincere your faith is. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m convinced that it also lives in you.

Proverbs 22:6

Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not turn away from it.

Psalm 119:11

I have treasured your promise in my heart so that I may not sin against you.

Deuteronomy 4:9

However, be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you don’t forget the things which you have seen with your own eyes. Don’t let them fade from your memory as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so that he will direct his children and his family after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. In this way I, the Lord, will do what I have promised Abraham.”

Psalm 119:168

I have followed your guiding principles and your written instructions, because my whole life is in front of you.

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart. Let your eyes find happiness in my ways.

Judges 13:12

Then Manoah asked, “When your words come true, how should the boy live and what should he do?”

Psalm 119:144

Your written instructions are always right. Help me understand ⌞them⌟ so that I will live.

Proverbs 3:2

because they will bring you long life, good years, and peace.

Jeremiah 38:20

Jeremiah said, “You will not be handed over to them. Obey the Lord by doing what I’m telling you. Then everything will go well for you, and you will live.