Proverbs 4:10

The Right Path

10 Listen, my child, take my sayings, and [the] years of your life shall be great.

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 Cherish her and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

9 She will give a garland for your head; she shall bestow a crown of glory upon you."

10 Listen, my child, take my sayings, and [the] years of your life shall be great.

11 In the way of wisdom I have instructed you; I have led you in the path of uprightness.

12 {When you walk}, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.