English Standard Version
Proverbs 4:11
11I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Proverbs 4:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
- New International Version (NIV)I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.
- New Living Translation (NLT)I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths.
Context of Proverbs 4:11
9She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown." 10Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. 12When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble. 13Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Read all of Proverbs 4Proverbs 4:11 word by word
בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ חָ֭כְמָה הֹרֵתִ֑יךָ הִ֝דְרַכְתִּ֗יךָ בְּמַעְגְּלֵי־יֹֽשֶׁר׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 4:11
- Proverbs 4:4he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.
- Deuteronomy 4:5See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it.
- 1 Samuel 12:24Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.
- Ecclesiastes 12:9Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.
- Proverbs 8:6Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right,
- Psalms 23:3He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- Psalms 25:4Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
- Acts 13:10and said, "You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, full of all deceit and villainy, will you not stop making crooked the straight paths of the Lord?
Commentaries on Proverbs 4:11
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4-20Verses 4-20 The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 etc.; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 15:1-5; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 4:7 Or, “The beginning of wisdom is - get wisdom.” To seek is to find, to desire is to obtain. Proverbs 4:12 The ever-recurring parable of the journey of life. In the way of wisdom the path is clear and open, obstacles disappear; in the quickest activity (“when thou…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12Wisdom's paths are straightforward (honest), while a fool's paths are dishonest (Proverbs 2:15). When you walk...run: the wise achieve their goals faster and more efficiently.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1211-12. way of wisdom--which it prescribes. led thee--literally, "caused thee to tread," as a path (Psa 107:7). not be straitened--have ample room (Psa 18:36).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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