Proverbs 4:10 nasb — Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many.

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"Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many."

— Proverbs 4:10, NASB

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Proverbs 4 — Context

"The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

"Prize her, and she will exalt you; She will honor you if you embrace her.

"She will place on your head a garland of grace; She will present you with a crown of beauty."

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

I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths.

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; And if you run, you will not stumble.

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

Proverbs 4:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 4:10 say?

Proverbs 4:10 in the NASB reads: “Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many.”

Where is Proverbs 4:10 in the Bible?

Proverbs 4:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 10.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 4:10.

What translation should I read Proverbs 4:10 in?

Proverbs 4:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 4:10?

Proverbs 4:10 reads (NASB): “Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 4:10 nasb — Hear, my son, and accept my sayings And the years of your life will be many.

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