New American Standard Bible 2020
Proverbs 4:4
4He 1taught me and said to me, “Let your heart 2take hold of my words; 3Keep my commandments and live;
Proverbs 4:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
- New International Version (NIV)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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He also taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live.
Context of Proverbs 4:4
2For I give you good teaching; Do not abandon my instruction. 3When I was a son to my father, Tender and the only son in the sight of my mother, He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart take hold of my words; Keep my commandments and live; 5Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you.
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וַיֹּרֵ֗נִי וַיֹּ֥אמֶר לִ֗י יִֽתְמָךְ־דְּבָרַ֥י לִבֶּ֑ךָ שְׁמֹ֖ר מִצְוֹתַ֣י וֶֽחְיֵֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 4:4
- Proverbs 22:6Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he grows older he will not abandon it.
- Genesis 18:19For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him.”
- 1 Chronicles 22:11Now, my son, the Lord be with you that you may be successful, and build the house of the Lord your God just as He has spoken concerning you.
- 1 Chronicles 28:9“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- Ephesians 6:4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- 2 Timothy 1:5For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelled in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.
- 2 Timothy 3:15and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, But have your heart comply with my commandments;
- Deuteronomy 4:9“Only be careful for yourself and watch over your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your sons and your grandsons.
- Deuteronomy 6:6These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart.
- Psalms 119:11I have treasured Your word in my heart, So that I may not sin against You.
- Proverbs 7:2Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of your eye.
- Leviticus 18:3You shall not do what is done in the land of Egypt where you lived, nor are you to do what is done in the land of Canaan where I am bringing you; you shall not walk in their statutes.
- Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear and come to Me. Listen, that you may live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you, According to the faithful mercies shown to David.
- John 12:50And I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the Father has told Me.”
- Hebrews 5:9And having been perfected, He became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey Him,
Commentaries on Proverbs 4:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4He taught me also, and said - Open thy heart to receive my instructions - receive them with affection; when heard, retain and practice them; and thou shalt live - the great purpose of thy being brought into the world shall be accomplished in thee.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4-20Verses 4-20 The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 etc.; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 15:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get wisdom.” To seek is to find, to desire is to obtain. Proverbs 4:12 The ever-recurring parable of the journey of life. In the way of wisdom the path is clear and open, obstacles disappear; in the quickest activity (“when thou…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4my commands: The words that describe a father's teaching are also used in Scripture for God's law. Fathers represent God to their children. Wise fathers' teachings align with God's law.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. He taught--or directed me. retain--as well as receive. keep ... and live--observe, that you may live (Pr 7:2).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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