Proverbs 4:4

New English Translation

he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him.”

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, Solomon my son, obey the God of your father and serve him with a submissive attitude and a willing spirit, for the Lord examines all minds and understands every motive of one’s thoughts. If you seek him, he will let you find him, but if you abandon him, he will reject you permanently.

Psalm 119:11

In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:144

Your rules remain just. Give me insight so that I can live. ק (Qof)

Psalm 119:168

I keep your precepts and rules, for you are aware of everything I do. ת (Tav)

Proverbs 22:6

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

Proverbs 23:26

Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways;

Proverbs 3:1

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

Proverbs 3:2

for they will provide a long and full life, and they will add well-being to you.

Proverbs 7:2

Keep my commands so that you may live, and obey my instruction as your most prized possession.

Isaiah 55:3

Pay attention and come to me! Listen, so you can live! Then I will make an unconditional covenantal promise to you, just like the reliable covenantal promises I made to David.

Jeremiah 38:20

Then Jeremiah answered, “You will not be handed over to them. Please obey the Lord by doing what I have been telling you. Then all will go well with you and your life will be spared.

John 12:50

And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Thus the things I say, I say just as the Father has told me.”

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 4:9

Again, however, pay very careful attention, lest you forget the things you have seen and disregard them for the rest of your life; instead teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 6:6

These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind,

2 Timothy 1:5

I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.

2 Timothy 3:15

and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 5:9

And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

Judges 13:12

Manoah said, “Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?”