Deuteronomy 4:6

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Obey these laws carefully. This will show the people of the other nations that you are wise and sensible. They will hear about these laws and say, ‘Truly, the people of this great nation are wise and sensible.’

Cross References

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘To fear and respect the Lord is wisdom. To turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Psalm 111:10

Wisdom begins with fear and respect for the Lord. Those who obey him are very wise. Praises will be sung to him forever.

2 Timothy 3:15

You have known the Holy Scriptures since you were a child. These Scriptures are able to make you wise. And that wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Kings 4:34

People from every nation came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom. Kings all over the world sent their people to listen to him.

James 3:13

Are there any among you who are really wise and understanding? Then you should show your wisdom by living right. You should do what is good with humility. A wise person does not boast.

Jeremiah 8:9

These “wise people” refused to listen to the Lord’s teachings. So they are not really wise at all. These “wise people” were trapped. They became shocked and ashamed.

Proverbs 1:7

Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord, but stubborn fools hate wisdom and refuse to learn.

Psalm 19:7

The Lord’s teachings are perfect. They give strength to his people. The Lord’s rules can be trusted. They help even the foolish become wise.

Malachi 3:12

“People from other nations will be good to you. You will have a wonderful country.” This is what the Lord All-Powerful said.

Daniel 1:20

Every time the king asked them about something important, they showed great wisdom and understanding. The king found they were ten times better than all the magicians and wise men in his kingdom.

Proverbs 14:8

Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.

Daniel 4:9

I said, “Belteshazzar, you are the most important of all the men of magic. I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you. I know there is no secret that is too hard for you to understand. This was what I dreamed. Tell me what it means.

Deuteronomy 29:9

If you obey all the commands in this agreement, you will continue to succeed in everything you do.

Deuteronomy 32:46

he said to them, “You must be sure to pay attention to all the commands I tell you today. And you must tell your children to obey completely the commands in this Law.

Deuteronomy 32:47

Don’t think these teachings are not important. They are your life! Through these teachings you will live a long time in the land across the Jordan River that you are ready to take.”

Ezekiel 5:5

Then the Lord GOD said to me, “The brick is a picture of Jerusalem. I put Jerusalem in the middle of other nations with countries all around her.

Hosea 8:12

Even if I wrote 10,000 laws for Ephraim, he would treat them as if they were for some stranger.

Psalm 19:8

The Lord’s laws are right. They make people happy. The Lord’s commands are good. They show people the right way to live.

Proverbs 1:4

These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned.

Proverbs 1:5

Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.

Proverbs 14:34

Goodness makes a nation great, but sin is a shame to any people.

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord wants them to do what is right. He wants them to honor his wonderful teachings.