Proverbs 4:4

New Century Version

my father taught me and said, “Hold on to my words with all your heart. Keep my commands and you will live.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to, to live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.”

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, accept the God of your father. Serve him completely and willingly, because the Lord knows what is in everyone’s mind. He understands everything you think. If you go to him for help, you will get an answer. But if you turn away from him, he will leave you forever.

Psalm 119:11

I have taken your words to heart so I would not sin against you.

Psalm 119:144

Your rules are always good. Help me understand so I can live.

Psalm 119:168

I obey your orders and rules, because you know everything I do.

Proverbs 22:6

Train children to live the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray from it.

Proverbs 23:26

My son, pay attention to me, and watch closely what I do.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in mind.

Proverbs 3:2

Then you will live a long time, and your life will be successful.

Proverbs 7:2

Obey my commands, and you will live. Guard my teachings as you would your own eyes.

Isaiah 55:3

Come to me and listen; listen to me so you may live. I will make an agreement with you that will last forever. I will give you the blessings I promised to David.

Jeremiah 38:20

But Jeremiah answered, “The Babylonians will not hand you over to the Jews. Obey the Lord by doing what I tell you. Then things will go well for you, and your life will be saved.

John 12:50

And I know that eternal life comes from what the Father commands. So whatever I say is what the Father told me to say.”

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not make your children angry, but raise them with the training and teaching of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 4:9

But be careful! Watch out and don’t forget the things you have seen. Don’t forget them as long as you live, but teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 6:6

Always remember these commands I give you today.

2 Timothy 1:5

I remember your true faith. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I know you now have that same faith.

2 Timothy 3:15

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

Hebrews 5:9

And because his obedience was perfect, he was able to give eternal salvation to all who obey him.

Judges 13:12

So Manoah asked, “When what you say happens, what kind of life should the boy live? What should he do?”