Proverbs 4:10

10 Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.

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 Put her in a high place, and you will be lifted up by her; she will give you honour, when you give her your love.

9 She will put a crown of grace on your head, giving you a head-dress of glory.

10 Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.

11 I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.

12 When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.