Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:4
American Standard Version
And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;
Amplified® Bible
He taught me and said to me, Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live.
Contemporary English Version
said to me: "If you follow my teachings and keep them in mind, you will live.
Darby English Version
And he taught me, and said unto me, Let thy heart retain my words; keep my commandments and live.
Good News Bible
my father would teach me. He would say, "Remember what I say and never forget it. Do as I tell you, and you will live.
King James Version
He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
New American Standard Bible
Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;
New International Version
he taught me and said,
"Lay hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands and you will live.
New King James Version
He also taught me, and said to me:
' Let your heart retain my words;
Keep my commands, and live.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;
Revised Standard Version
he taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live;
Young's Literal Translation
And he directeth me, and he saith to me: `Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.