Cross References

Proverbs 8:32

New English Translation

“So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

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For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

Destruction and Death say, ‘With our ears we have heard a rumor about where it can be found.’

How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.

So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

But he replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”