Proverbs 4:10
Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, || And years of life [are] multiplied to you.
Literal Standard 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 gives a wreath of grace to your head, || She gives you a crown of beauty freely.”
11I have directed you in a way of wisdom, || I have caused you to tread in paths of uprightness.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:2so that you fear your God YHWH, to keep all His statutes and His commands which I am commanding you, you, and your son, and your son’s son, all [the] days of your life, and so that your days are prolonged.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my sayings, || And lay up my commands with you,
Proverbs 3:16Length of days [is] in her right hand, || In her left [are] wealth and honor.
Proverbs 19:20Hear counsel and receive instruction, || So that you are wise in your latter end.
John 3:32And what He has seen and heard—this He testifies, and none receives His testimony;
1 Timothy 1:15The word [is] steadfast, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am first;
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 →