American Standard Version
" Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many. "
— Proverbs 4:10, American Standard Version
“Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.”
“Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.”
“Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.”
“Hear, O my son, and receive my words, that years of life may be multiplied to thee.”
“Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.”
“Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.”
Wisdomisthe principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.
Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
She will give to thy head a chaplet of grace; A crown of beauty will she deliver to thee.
Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; And the years of thy life shall be many.
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.