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.
• New International Version (NIV)I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight 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.

Context of Proverbs 4:11

9She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.” 10My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. 12When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble. 13Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to 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 4:4My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.
• Deuteronomy 4:5“Look, I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy.
• 1 Samuel 12:24But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.
• Ecclesiastes 12:9Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them.
• Proverbs 8:6Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right,
• Psalms 23:3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
• Psalms 25:4Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
• Acts 13:10Then he said, “You son of the devil, full of every sort of deceit and fraud, and enemy of all that is good! Will you never stop perverting the true 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