Pro 4:10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Prov 4:10-19: 4:10-19 The father again lays two paths before his children, encouraging them to avoid evil with its horrible consequences and to embrace good with its promise of blessing. 4:10 Not every wise person lives longer than every evil person, but obedience and wise living make a long, good life much more likely (see also 5:1-14 , 21-23 ; 23:29-35 ; cp. Eccl 2:12-17 ).

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‏ Proverbs 4:10

Summary for Prov 4:10-19: 4:10-19 ^a The father again lays two paths before his children, encouraging them to avoid evil with its horrible consequences and to embrace good with its promise of blessing. 4:10 ^b Not every wise person lives longer than every evil person, but obedience and wise living make a long, good life much more likely (see also 5:1-14 ^c, 21-23 ^d; 23:29-35 ^e; cp. Eccl 2:12-17 ^f).