Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
“Only
King James Version
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;
Holman Bible
“Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don’t slip from your mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.
International Standard Version
Only guard yourselves carefully so you won't forget the things that you saw and let them slip from your mind for the rest of your life. Tell them to your children and to your grandchildren.
A Conservative Version
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes saw, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life, but make them known to thy sons and thy son's sons--
American Standard Version
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes saw, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life; but make them known unto thy children and thy children's children;
Amplified
“Only pay attention and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your grandchildren [impressing these things on their mind and penetrating their heart with these truths]—
Bible in Basic English
Only take care, and keep watch on your soul, for fear that the things which your eyes have seen go from your memory and from your heart all the days of your life; but let the knowledge of them be given to your children and to your children's children;
Darby Translation
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things that thine eyes have seen (and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life; but thou shalt make them known to thy sons and to thy sons' sons),
Julia Smith Translation
Only watch to thyself and watch thy soul greatly, lest thou. shalt forget the words which thine eyes saw, and lest they shall remove from thy heart all the days of thy life: and make them known to thy sons and to the sons of thy sons.
King James 2000
Only take heed to yourself, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life: but teach them to your sons, and your sons' sons;
Lexham Expanded Bible
"However, {take care} for yourself and watch your inner self closely, so that you do not forget the things that your eyes have seen, so that they do not slip from your mind all the days of your life; and you shall make them known to your children and to {your grandchildren}.
Modern King James verseion
Only take heed to yourself and keep your soul carefully, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. But teach them to your sons, and your sons' sons.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Take heed to thyself therefore only and keep thy soul diligently, that thou forget not the things which thine eyes have seen, and that they depart not out of thine heart, all the days of thine life: but teach them thy sons, and thy son's sons.
NET Bible
Again, however, pay very careful attention, lest you forget the things you have seen and disregard them for the rest of your life; instead teach them to your children and grandchildren.
New Heart English Bible
Only take heed to yourself, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children's children;
The Emphasized Bible
Only take thou heed to thyself and keep thy soul diligently, so that thou forget not the things which thine own eyes have seen, and so that they go not out of thy heart, all the days of thy life, - but thou shalt make them known unto thy sons and unto thy son's sons: -
Webster
Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou shouldst forget the things which thy eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them to thy sons, and thy sons' sons:
World English Bible
Only take heed to yourself, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children's children;
Youngs Literal Translation
'Only, take heed to thyself, and watch thy soul exceedingly, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they turn aside from thy heart, all days of thy life; and thou hast made them known to thy sons, and to thy sons' sons.
Themes
Children » Indulgence of » Instruction of
Children » Were required » To attend to instruction
Church of israel » Established by God
Christian conduct » Keep thyself, special exhortations to
Diligence » Required by God in » Keeping the soul
Families » Should » Be taught the scriptures
Family » Devotions » Instruction of children
Family » Of saints » Should be taught God's word
Fathers » Duties of » Instruction of children
Forgetfulness » Need of watchfulness against
Forgetting God » Need of watchfulness against
Heedfulness » Necessary » In the care of the soul
Home » special duties of parents » Instruction of children
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Instruction of children
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To instruct them in God's word
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Instruction of children
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Deuteronomy 4:9
Prayers for Deuteronomy 4:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Call To Obedience
8
And what great nation is there that has statutes and judgments so righteous as the law I present to you this day?
9 “Only
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:7
Carefully teach them to your sons. Talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way. Speak about them when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Genesis 18:19
I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.
Deuteronomy 4:23
Take care of yourselves. Do not forget the covenant of Jehovah your God, which he made with you. Do not make a graven image, or the likeness of anything, which Jehovah your God has forbidden.
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children! Talk about them in your home and away. Speak of them when you lie down or get up.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of God.
Deuteronomy 29:29
Some secret things are hidden. They belong to Jehovah our God. The things that have been revealed in these teachings belong to us and to our children forever. We must obey every word of this Law.
Deuteronomy 32:46
he said to them: Take to your heart all the words with which I am warning you today. Command your sons to observe carefully all the words of this law.
Proverbs 4:20-23
My son, pay attention to my words. Incline your ear (extend your hearing) to my sayings.
Exodus 13:8-9
On that day tell your children: 'We do this because of what Jehovah did for us when we left Egypt.'
Exodus 13:14-16
In the future when your children ask you, 'What does this mean?' tell them: 'Jehovah used his mighty hand to bring us out of slavery in Egypt.''
Deuteronomy 4:15
Be careful! When God spoke to you from the fire, he was invisible.
Deuteronomy 31:19
Write this song for yourselves, and teach it to the sons of Israel. Put it on their lips, so that this song may be a witness for me against the sons of Israel.
Joshua 1:18
Whoever rebels against your commandment, and does not listen to your words in all that you command him must be put to death. Be strong and of a good courage.
Joshua 4:6-7
This may be a sign among you when your children ask their fathers what is the meaning of these stones?
Joshua 4:21
He spoke to the children of Israel: When your children will ask their fathers in time to come, what these stones mean?
Psalm 34:11-16
Come, you sons, listen to me. I will teach you the respect of Jehovah.
Psalm 71:18
And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare your strength to this generation, your power to all who are to come.
Psalm 78:3-8
That we have heard and known and our fathers have told us.
Psalm 119:11
Your word I have treasured in my heart that I may not sin against you.
Proverbs 1:8
My son, listen to the instruction of your father. Do not forsake the law of your mother.
Proverbs 3:1-3
My son, do not forget my law. Let your heart obey my commandments.
Proverbs 3:21
My son, do not let them depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion!
Proverbs 4:1-13
Listen my sons to what your father teaches you. Pay attention and gain understanding.
Proverbs 7:1
My son, pay attention to my words, and preserve my commandments within you.
Proverbs 23:26
My son, give me your heart and let your eyes keep my ways.
Isaiah 38:19
The living, yes the living praise you, as I am doing today! Fathers tell their children about your faithfulness.
Luke 8:18
Pay attention and hear! Whoever has will be given more. Whoever does not have, more will be taken away, and even what he thinks he has will be taken.
Hebrews 2:1
Pay close attention to the things heard so we do not drift away.
Hebrews 2:3
How shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first presented by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him.
James 2:22
You see that faith acted with his works, and works made faith perfect (complete).
Revelation 3:3
Remember what you received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If you do not stay awake, I will come to you like a thief. You will not know the hour when I will come to you.