Proverbs 4:10
Listen, my son, and pay attention to my words, 1 and you will have many years in your life. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 put a wreath of honor on your head; 1 she will give you a beautiful crown.” 1
11I direct you in the way of wisdom; 1 I lead you down straight paths. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:2so that you might honor Yahweh your God, so as to keep all his statutes and commandments that I am commanding you—you, your sons, and your sons' sons, all the days of your lives, so that your days may be prolonged.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you receive my words 1 and treasure up my commandments with you, 1
Proverbs 3:16She has length of days in her right hand; 1 in her left hand are riches and honor. 1
Proverbs 19:20Listen to advice and accept instruction, 1 so you may become wise by the end of your life. 1
John 3:32He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony.
1 Timothy 1:15This message is reliable and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I am the worst of these.
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 →