Deuteronomy 17:19

New International Reader's Version

The king must keep the scroll close to him at all times. He must read it all the days of his life. Then he can learn to have respect for the Lord his God. He can carefully obey all the words of this law and these rules.

Cross References

2 Kings 22:10

Shaphan continued, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” Shaphan read some of it to the king.

Psalm 1:2

Instead, the law of the Lord gives them joy. They think about his law day and night.

John 5:39

You study the Scriptures carefully. You study them because you think they will give you eternal life. The Scriptures you study are a witness about me.

Deuteronomy 11:18

So keep my words in your hearts and minds. Write them down and tie them on your hands as a reminder. Also tie them on your foreheads.

Deuteronomy 4:10

Remember the day you stood at Mount Horeb. The Lord your God was there. He said to me, “Bring the people to me to hear my words. I want them to learn to have respect for me as long as they live in the land. I want them to teach my words to their children.”

Deuteronomy 4:9

Don’t be careless. Instead, be very careful. Don’t forget the things your eyes have seen. As long as you live, don’t let them slip from your mind. Teach them to your children and their children after them.

Deuteronomy 5:1

Moses sent for all the Israelites. Here is what he said to them. Israel, listen to me. Here are the rules and laws I’m announcing to you today. Learn them well. Be sure to obey them.

Joshua 1:8

Never stop reading this Book of the Law. Day and night you must think about what it says. Make sure you do everything written in it. Then things will go well with you. And you will have great success.