Proverbs 4:13

Webster's Bible (1833)

Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:18 : 18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.
  • Prov 3:22 : 22 So they will be life to your soul, And grace for your neck.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth, and don't sell it: Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
  • Heb 2:1 : 1 Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.
  • Rev 2:13 : 13 "I know your works and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and didn't deny my faith in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
  • Rev 12:11 : 11 They overcame him because of the Lamb's blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn't love their life, even to death.
  • Gen 32:26 : 26 The man said, "Let me go, for the day breaks." Jacob said, "I won't let you go, unless you bless me."
  • Deut 32:47 : 47 For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it.
  • Eccl 7:12 : 12 For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
  • Song 3:4 : 4 I had scarcely passed from them, When I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go, Until I had brought him into my mother's house, Into the chamber of her who conceived me.
  • Luke 24:27-29 : 27 Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further. 29 They urged him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over." He went in to stay with them.
  • John 4:39-42 : 39 From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, "He told me everything that I did." 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days. 41 Many more believed because of his word. 42 They said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world."
  • John 6:68 : 68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
  • Acts 2:42 : 42 They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
  • Acts 11:23 : 23 who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
  • 1 Thess 5:21 : 21 Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 4:4-8
    5 verses
    79%

    4He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.

    5Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

    6Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.

    7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

    8Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her.

  • Prov 4:10-12
    3 verses
    78%

    10Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.

    11I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.

    12When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.

  • Prov 4:14-15
    2 verses
    77%

    14Don't enter into the path of the wicked. Don't walk in the way of evil men.

    15Avoid it, and don't pass by it. Turn from it, and pass on.

  • Prov 4:20-23
    4 verses
    75%

    20My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings.

    21Let them not depart from your eyes. Keep them in the midst of your heart.

    22For they are life to those who find them, And health to their whole body.

    23Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it is the wellspring of life.

  • Prov 3:18
    75%

    18She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

  • Prov 7:25
    74%

    25Don't let your heart turn to her ways. Don't go astray in her paths,

  • Prov 5:5-7
    3 verses
    74%

    5Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol.

    6She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.

    7Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 6:20-24
    5 verses
    73%

    20My son, keep your father's commandment, And don't forsake your mother's teaching.

    21Bind them continually on your heart. Tie them around your neck.

    22When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.

    23For the commandment is a lamp, And the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

    24To keep you from the immoral woman, From the flattery of the wayward wife's tongue.

  • Prov 3:21-23
    3 verses
    73%

    21My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

    22So they will be life to your soul, And grace for your neck.

    23Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won't stumble.

  • Prov 2:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19None who go to her return again, Neither do they attain to the paths of life:

    20That you may walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 2:11
    73%

    11Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

  • Prov 1:8
    72%

    8My son, listen to your father's instruction, And don't forsake your mother's teaching:

  • Eccl 7:18
    72%

    18It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.

  • Ps 17:5
    72%

    5My steps have held fast to your paths, My feet have not slipped.

  • Prov 4:26-27
    2 verses
    72%

    26Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.

    27Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil.

  • Prov 10:17
    72%

    17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • Prov 4:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

    2For I give you sound learning. Don't forsake my law.

  • Prov 1:15
    71%

    15My son, don't walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path,

  • Prov 8:33
    71%

    33Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.

  • Prov 8:10
    71%

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.

  • Prov 7:1
    71%

    1My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.

  • Prov 3:1
    71%

    1My son, don't forget my teaching; But let your heart keep my commandments:

  • 1 Tim 4:16
    70%

    16Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

  • Prov 13:14
    70%

    14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, To turn from the snares of death.

  • Prov 23:19
    70%

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, And keep your heart on the right path!

  • Prov 2:1
    70%

    1My son, if you will receive my words, And store up my commandments within you;

  • Prov 22:25
    70%

    25Lest you learn his ways, And ensnare your soul.

  • Prov 3:26
    70%

    26For Yahweh will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being taken.