Deuteronomy 4:6

New International Reader's Version

Be careful to keep them. That will show the nations how wise and understanding you are. They will hear about all these rules. They’ll say, “That great nation certainly has wise and understanding people.”

Cross References

1 Kings 4:34

The kings of all the world’s nations heard about how wise Solomon was. So they sent their people to listen to him.

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Psalm 111:10

If you really want to become wise, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. All those who follow his rules have good understanding. People should praise him forever.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the Lord is perfect. It gives us new strength. The laws of the Lord can be trusted. They make childish people wise.

Psalm 19:8

The rules of the Lord are right. They give joy to our hearts. The commands of the Lord shine brightly. They give light to our minds.

Proverbs 1:4

They give understanding to childish people. They give knowledge and good sense to those who are young.

Proverbs 1:5

Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance.

Proverbs 1:7

If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 14:34

Doing what is right lifts people up. But sin brings judgment to any nation.

Proverbs 14:8

People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

Isaiah 42:21

The Lord wanted his people to see how great and glorious his law is. He wanted to show them that he always does what is right.

Jeremiah 8:9

Those who think they are wise will be put to shame. They will become terrified. They will be trapped. They have not accepted my message. So what kind of wisdom do they have?

Ezekiel 5:5

The Lord and King says, “What you do with the hair stands for what I will do with Jerusalem’s people. I have placed that city in the center of the nations. Countries are all around it.

Daniel 1:20

He asked them for advice in matters that required wisdom and understanding. The king always found their answers to be the best. Other men in his kingdom claimed to get knowledge by using magic. But the answers of Daniel and his friends were ten times better than theirs.

Daniel 4:9

I said, “Belteshazzar, you are chief of the magicians. I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you. No mystery is too hard for you to figure out. Here is my dream. Tell me what it means.

Hosea 8:12

In my law I wrote down many things for their good. But they considered those things as something strange.

Malachi 3:12

“Then all the nations will call you blessed. Your land will be delightful,” says the Lord who rules over all.

Deuteronomy 29:9

Be careful to obey the terms of this covenant. Then you will have success in everything you do.

Deuteronomy 32:46

Then he said to them, “Think carefully about all the words I have announced to you today. I want you to command your children to be careful to obey all the words of this law.

Deuteronomy 32:47

They aren’t just useless words for you. They are your very life. If you obey them, you will live in the land for a long time. It’s the land you are going across the Jordan River to take as your own.”

2 Timothy 3:15

You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.

James 3:13

Is anyone among you wise and understanding? That person should show it by living a good life. A wise person isn’t proud when they do good deeds.