Proverbs 4:10
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of your life shall be many.
Updated King James 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 shall give to yours head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to you.
11I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:2That you might fear the LORD your God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command you, you, and your son, and your son's son, all the days of your life; and that your days may be prolonged.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments with you;
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 you may be wise in your latter end.
John 3:32And what he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no man receives his testimony.
1 Timothy 1:15This is a faithful saying, (o. logos) 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 →