Proverbs 4:10
Hear, O my son! and receive my sayings! So shall the years of thy life be many.
Noyes Bible
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 graceful wreath, A beautiful crown will she bestow upon thee.
11I have taught thee the way of wisdom, I have guided thee in the right path.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:1Oh, my son, that thou wouldst receive my words, And treasure up my precepts within thee;
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 19:20Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
John 3:32testifieth what he hath seen and heard; and no one receiveth his testimony.
1 Timothy 1:15True is the saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am 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 →