For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. A cogent reason why we should take the beginning step of wisdom; namely, by fearing the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). As eating bread (Proverbs 9:5) nourishes natural life, so eating the spiritual bread of life gives life in the highest and truest sense.