Proverbs 4:4

New International Version

Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

Psalm 119:11

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:144

Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.

Psalm 119:168

I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you.

Proverbs 22:6

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,

Proverbs 3:2

for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Proverbs 7:2

Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.

Isaiah 55:3

Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David.

Jeremiah 38:20

“They will not hand you over,” Jeremiah replied. “Obey the Lord by doing what I tell you. Then it will go well with you, and your life will be spared.

John 12:50

I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.”

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 4:9

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.

Deuteronomy 6:6

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.

2 Timothy 1:5

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

2 Timothy 3:15

and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 5:9

and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him

Judges 13:12

So Manoah asked him, “When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule that governs the boy’s life and work?”