Proverbs 4:4

New American Bible - revised edition

He taught me and said to me: “Let your heart hold fast my words: keep my commands, and live!

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

Indeed, I have singled him out that he may direct his children and his household in the future to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord may put into effect for Abraham the promises he made about him.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, Solomon, my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and a willing soul, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the mind’s thoughts. If you search for him, he will be found; but if you abandon him, he will cast you off forever.

Psalm 119:11

In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you.

Psalm 119:144

Your testimonies are forever righteous; give me understanding that I may live.

Psalm 119:168

I observe your precepts and testimonies; all my ways are before you.

Proverbs 22:6

Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes keep to my ways,

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching, take to heart my commands;

Proverbs 3:2

For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you.

Proverbs 7:2

Keep my commands and live, and my teaching as the apple of your eye;

Isaiah 55:3

Pay attention and come to me; listen, that you may have life. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, the steadfast loyalty promised to David.

Jeremiah 38:20

“You will not be handed over to them,” Jeremiah answered. “I beg you! Please listen to the voice of the Lord regarding what I tell you so that it may go well with you and your life be spared.

John 12:50

And I know that his commandment is eternal life. So what I say, I say as the Father told me.”

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of the Lord. Slaves and Masters.

Deuteronomy 4:9

However, be on your guard and be very careful not to forget the things your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your heart as long as you live, but make them known to your children and to your children’s children,

Deuteronomy 6:6

Take to heart these words which I command you today.

2 Timothy 1:5

as I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and that I am confident lives also in you. The Gifts Timothy Has Received.

2 Timothy 3:15

and that from infancy you have known [the] sacred scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 5:9

and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,

Judges 13:12

Then Manoah asked, “Now, when what you say comes true, what rules must the boy follow? What must he do?”