Proverbs 2:1

New English Translation

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

Cross References

Job 23:12

I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to consider our mortality, so that we might live wisely.

Proverbs 1:3

To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity.

Proverbs 28:7

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

Proverbs 4:1

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

Proverbs 4:10

Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 6:21

Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.

Proverbs 7:1

My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

Proverbs 8:1

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

Proverbs 9:1

Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out its seven pillars.

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.

Luke 2:19

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

Luke 2:51

Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.

Luke 9:44

“Take these words to heart, for the Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men.”

Deuteronomy 30:13

And it is not across the sea, as though one must say, “Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?”

1 Timothy 1:15

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them!