Proverbs 4:10
Listen, my son, if you accept what I tell you, then you will live a long life.
Free Bible Version
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 will place on your head a wreath of grace; she will present to you a crown of glory.”
11I have explained to you the way of wisdom; I have guided you along the right paths.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:2This is so you and your children and grandchildren will show respect to the Lord your God throughout your lives by keeping all his rules and regulations that I give you, and so that you may have a long life.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept what I say and value my instructions,
Proverbs 3:16She offers long life in one hand, and riches and honor in the other.
Proverbs 19:20Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.
John 3:32He gives evidence about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts what he has to say.
1 Timothy 1:15You can trust this saying that everyone should accept: “Christ Jesus came to this world to save sinners,” and I'm the worst of them.
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 →