Proverbs 4:11

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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
• 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 give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.” 10Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. 12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.

Proverbs 4:11 word by word

בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ חָ֭כְמָה הֹרֵתִ֑יךָ הִ֝דְרַכְתִּ֗יךָ בְּמַעְגְּלֵי־יֹֽשֶׁר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• I have taughtיָרָהyârâh yârâ' · to showH3384
• thee in the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• of wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• I have ledדָּרַךְdârak · to treadH1869
• thee in rightיֹ֫שֶׁרyôsher · uprightnessH3476
• pathsמַעְגָּלma‛gâl ma‛gâlâh · trackH4570

Cross-references for Proverbs 4:11

• Proverbs 4:4Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.
• Deuteronomy 4:5See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it.
• 1 Samuel 12:24But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
• Ecclesiastes 12:9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
• Proverbs 8:6Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.
• Psalms 23:3he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
• Psalms 25:4Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.
• Acts 13:10“You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways 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

Topics related to Proverbs 4:11

• Children
• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Diligence
• Getting
• Hold
• Look
• Ponder
• Principal
• Promote
• Right
• Stumble
• Hezekiah (2)

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