Proverbs 3:1
My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
In Context
2Then you will live a long time, and have a full life.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9Just make sure to be very careful, and really watch what you do, so you don't forget the things you've seen. Keep them in mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Deuteronomy 5:16Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you to do, so that you may live a long time and do well in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 6:6The commands I'm giving you today must stay in your minds.
Deuteronomy 30:16I'm telling you today to love the Lord your God, to follow his ways, and to keep his commandments, rules, and regulations, so you can live and grow in number, and so the Lord your God may bless you in the country that you are entering and will own.
Psalms 119:16I will take pleasure in following your directions; I won't forget what you say.
Psalms 119:47I'm so happy for your instructions. I love them!
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:1
This chapter is one of the most excellent in all this book, both for argument to persuade us to be religious and for directions therein. I. We must be constant to our duty because that is the way to be happy, ver. 1-4 . II. We must live a life of dependence upon God because that is the way to be safe, ver. 5 . III. We must keep up the fear of God because that is the way to be healthful, ver. 7, 8 . IV. We must serve God with our estates because that is the way to be rich, ver. 9, 10 . V. We must hear afflictions… Read the whole commentary →