Proverbs 4:10

10 Hear, son, and receive my words; and the years of thy life shall be increased, that the resources of thy life may be many.

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 Secure it, and it shall exalt thee: honour it, that it may embrace thee;

9 that it may give unto thy head a crown of graces, and may cover thee with a crown of delight.

10 Hear, son, and receive my words; and the years of thy life shall be increased, that the resources of thy life may be many.

11 For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; and I cause thee to go in right paths.

12 For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed.