Proverbs 4:10

10 Hear, O my son, and receive my words, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied.

Proverbs 4:10 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 4:10

Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings
Some think David is still speaking to his son Solomon, or Solomon continues relating what his father said to him; though I rather think these are Solomon's words to his son, to everyone of his children that came to him for instruction, or he took upon him to teach; whom he advises to listen to what he had further to say, and to embrace, and not reject, his doctrines; and the years of thy life shall be many;
see ( Proverbs 3:1 Proverbs 3:2 ) ; long life here, and length of days for ever and ever, or eternal life hereafter; which must be a very forcible argument to engage attention to his sayings.

Proverbs 4:10 In-Context

8 Grow in wisdom, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou hast embraced her.

9 She shall give to thine head an increase of grace; a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

10 Hear, O my son, and receive my words, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied.

11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have caused thee to walk in right paths.

12 When thou goest in these paths, thy steps shall not be hindered; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.