Tree of Life Version
Proverbs 4:12
12When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.
Proverbs 4:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
- New International Version (NIV)When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
- New King James Version (NKJV)When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.
Context of Proverbs 4:12
10Listen, my son, and accept my words, so the years of your life will be many. 11I instructed you in the way of wisdom. I have guided you along straight paths. When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble. 13Hold on tightly to instruction, do not let it go— guard it, for it is your life. 14Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil people.
Read all of Proverbs 4Proverbs 4:12 word by word
בְּֽ֭לֶכְתְּךָ לֹא־יֵצַ֣ר צַעֲדֶ֑ךָ וְאִם־תָּ֝ר֗וּץ לֹ֣א תִכָּשֵֽׁל׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 4:12
- Proverbs 6:22When you walk, they will guide you. When you lie down, they will watch over you, and when you wake up, they will speak to you.
- 2 Samuel 22:37You broaden my steps beneath me, so my feet have not slipped.
- Job 18:7His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own scheme throws him down.
- Psalms 18:36You gave me the shield of Your salvation. Your right hand upholds me, Your gentleness makes me great.
- Proverbs 4:19The way of the wicked is like darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.
- Proverbs 3:23Then you will walk on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.
- Psalms 91:11For He will give His angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways.
- Psalms 119:165Great peace have they who love Your Torah, and nothing causes them to stumble.
- Jeremiah 31:9Hear the word of Adonai, O nations, and declare it in the distant islands, and say: ‘He who scattered Israel will gather and watch over him, as a shepherd does his flock.’
- John 4:39Many of the Samaritans from that town put their trust in Him because of the word of the woman testifying, “He told me everything I ever did!”
- Proverbs 3:22They will be life to your soul, and an ornament to grace your neck.
- 1 Peter 2:8and “a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they are disobeying the word—to this they were also appointed.
- 1 John 2:10The one who loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.
Commentaries on Proverbs 4:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Thy steps shall not be straitened - True wisdom will teach thee to keep out of embarrassments. A man under the influence of true religion ponders his paths, and carefully poises occurring circumstances; and as the fear of God will ever lead him to act an upright and honest part, so his way in business and life is both clear and large. He has no by-ends to serve; he speculates not; he uses neither trick nor cunning to effect any purpose. Such a man can…Read the comment
- 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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