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Proverbs 4:10 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many. "
Proverbs 4:10
Verse in Context
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8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
9 She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you.”
10 Listen, my son, and receive my sayings. The years of your life will be many.
11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.
12 When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
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Proverbs 4:1
"Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;"
Proverbs 4:2
"for I give you sound learning. Don’t forsake my law."
Proverbs 4:3
"For I was a son to my father, tender and an only child in the sight of my mother."
Proverbs 4:4
"He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live."
Proverbs 4:5
"Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth."
Proverbs 4:6
"Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you."
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