Proverbs 4:10
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
King James Version
In Context
9She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
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 hide my commandments with thee;
Proverbs 3:16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
Proverbs 19:20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
John 3:32And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.
1 Timothy 1:15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, 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 →