Proverbs 23:26

New International Reader's Version

My son, give me your heart. May you be happy living the way you see me live.

Cross References

Psalm 1:2

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

Psalm 107:43

Let those who are wise pay attention to these things. Let them think about the loving deeds of the Lord.

Psalm 119:2

Blessed are those who obey his covenant laws. They trust in him with all their hearts.

Psalm 119:24

Your covenant laws are my delight. They give me wise advice.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching. Keep my commands in your heart.

Proverbs 4:23

Above everything else, guard your heart. Everything you do comes from it.

Proverbs 4:4

Then my father taught me. He said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart. Keep my commands, and you will live.

Hosea 14:9

If someone is wise, they will realize that what I’ve said is true. If they have understanding, they will know what it means. The ways of the Lord are right. People who are right with God live the way he wants them to. But those who refuse to obey him trip and fall.

Luke 14:26

“Anyone who comes to me must hate their father and mother. They must hate their wife and children. They must hate their brothers and sisters. And they must hate even their own life. Unless they do this, they can’t be my disciple.

2 Corinthians 8:5

They did more than we expected. First they gave themselves to the Lord. Then they gave themselves to us because that was what God wanted.

Ephesians 3:17

Then Christ will live in your hearts because you believe in him. And I pray that your love will have deep roots. I pray that it will have a strong foundation.

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength.

2 Peter 1:19

We also have the message of the prophets. This message can be trusted completely. You must pay attention to it. The message is like a light shining in a dark place. It will shine until the day Jesus comes. Then the Morning Star will rise in your hearts.