Proverbs 4:10

10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 4:10 in Other Translations

10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

10 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.

10 My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.

10 Dear friend, take my advice; it will add years to your life.

10 Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live 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 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”

10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

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

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 34:11-16; Proverbs 1:8-9
• 2. S Deuteronomy 11:21; Proverbs 3:2