Proverbs 7:1-2

Admonition to Avoid the Wiles of the Adulteress

7:1 My child, keep my words

and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

7:2 Keep my commands so that you may live,

and obey my instruction as your most prized possession.

Proverbs 2:1

Benefits of Seeking Wisdom

2:1 My child, if you receive my words,

and store up my commands within you,

Proverbs 3:1

Exhortations to Seek Wisdom and Walk with the Lord

3:1 My child, do not forget my teaching,

but let your heart keep my commandments,

Proverbs 6:20

6:20 My child, guard the commands of your father

and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

Proverbs 10:8

10:8 The wise person accepts instructions,

but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Proverbs 13:13

13:13 The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty,

but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

Proverbs 19:16

19:16 The one who obeys commandments guards his life;

the one who despises his ways will die.

Proverbs 4:4

4:4 he taught me, and he said to me:

“Let your heart lay hold of my words;

keep my commands so that you will live.

Proverbs 6:23

6:23 For the commandments are like a lamp,

instruction is like a light,

and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,