Proverbs 4:10 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 4:10

8 ^aExalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.

9 She will place on your head ^aan ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”

10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,
^aAnd the years of your life will be many.

11 I have ^ataught you in the way of wisdom;
I have led you in right paths.

12 When you walk, ^ayour steps will not be hindered,
^bAnd when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go;
Keep her, for she is your life.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 4:10

American Standard Version
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.

Amplified® Bible
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of your life shall be many.

Contemporary English Version
My child, if you listen and obey my teachings, you will live a long time.

Darby English Version
Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be multiplied.

Good News Bible
Listen to me, my child. Take seriously what I am telling you, and you will live a long life.

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

New American Standard Bible
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many.

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

New King James Version
Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will greatly increase.

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

Young's Literal Translation
Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And years of life `are' multiplied to thee.

New English Translation
Listen, my child,¹ and accept my words, so that² the years of your life will be many.³