Proverbs 2:1

The Benefits Of Wisdom

¹ My son, if you will receive my words
And treasure my commandments within you,
²
So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];

Keep My Commandments

Listen to Me

Receive My Sayings

Accept My Words

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;

Proverbs 4:1

Hear, O children, the instruction of a father,
And pay attention [and be willing to learn] so that you may gain understanding and intelligent discernment.

Proverbs 7:1

My son, keep my words
And treasure my commandments within you [so they are readily available to guide you].

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind.

Job 23:12

“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;
I have kept the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

Psalm 119:9-11

Beth.
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].

Proverbs 1:3

To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;

Proverbs 4:10

Hear, my son, and accept my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 4:20-22

My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn;
Open your ears to my sayings.

Proverbs 6:21

Bind them continually upon your heart (in your thoughts),
And tie them around your neck.

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself].

Luke 2:19

But Mary treasured all these things, giving careful thought to them and pondering them in her heart.

Luke 2:51

He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

John 12:47-48

If anyone hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but to save the world.

Luke 9:44

“Let these words sink into your ears: the Son of Man is going to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies].”

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.