Proverbs 4:10
Hear, O my son, and receive my words, that years of life may be multiplied to thee.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
In Context
9She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.
11I will shew thee the way of wisdom, I will lead thee by the paths of equity:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:2That thou mayst fear the Lord thy God, and keep all his commandments and precepts, which I command thee, and thy sons, and thy grandsons, all the days of thy life, that thy days may be prolonged.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee,
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory.
Proverbs 19:20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.
John 3:32And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth: and no man receiveth his testimony.
1 Timothy 1:15A faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →