Proverbs 4:4

New Living Translation

My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised.”

1 Chronicles 28:9

“And Solomon, my son, learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and a willing mind. For the Lord sees every heart and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. 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 laws are always right; help me to understand them so I may live.

Psalm 119:168

Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.

Proverbs 22:6

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

Proverbs 23:26

O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes take delight in following my ways.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.

Proverbs 3:2

If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.

Proverbs 7:2

Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes.

Isaiah 55:3

“Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.

Jeremiah 38:20

Jeremiah replied, “You won’t be handed over to them if you choose to obey the Lord. Your life will be spared, and all will go well for you.

John 12:50

And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.”

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

Deuteronomy 4:9

“But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 6:6

And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today.

2 Timothy 1:5

I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.

2 Timothy 3:15

You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 5:9

In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.

Judges 13:12

So Manoah asked him, “When your words come true, what kind of rules should govern the boy’s life and work?”