Proverbs 4:10
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 give to thy head a chaplet of grace; a crown of glory will she bestow on thee.'
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:2that thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all His statutes and His commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee;
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honour.
Proverbs 19:20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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 →