Proverbs 4:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen, my son, and accept what I'm telling you, and you will live a long life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is promising that listening to wise instruction will lead to a longer, better life.

📚 Historical Context

This comes from King Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written around 950 BC to teach young people how to live well. In ancient Israel, respecting parental guidance and wisdom was considered essential for success and survival. Long life was viewed as a blessing from God that came to those who lived according to His principles.

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