Proverbs 4:10

10 My son, listen. Accept what I say. Then you will live for many years.

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 Value wisdom, and she will lift you up. Hold her close, and she will honor you.

9 She will set a beautiful crown on your head. She will give you a glorious crown."

10 My son, listen. Accept what I say. Then you will live for many years.

11 I guide you in the way of wisdom. I lead you along straight paths.

12 When you walk, nothing will slow you down. When you run, you won't trip and fall.