Deuteronomy 4:9
The Scripture
(9) Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Deuteronomy chapter 4 records Moses’ instruction to the Israelites to memorize the law, emphasizing its importance and warning against neglect. He urges them to teach it to their children and to keep it as a covenant with God. The chapter stresses the duty to preserve God’s word and the consequences of disobedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 4:15Deuteronomy 4:23Proverbs 3:1Proverbs 3:3Proverbs 4:20Proverbs 4:21Proverbs 4:22Proverbs 4:23Luke 8:18Hebrews 2:3James 2:22Joshua 1:18
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 34:12Jeremiah 6:8Hebrews 12:15Leviticus 10:6Deuteronomy 4:23Deuteronomy 29:18