Proverbs 4:11
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head; she will present you with a crown of beauty.”
10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.
I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.
- KJV
- I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
- WEB
- I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.
- ASV
- I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
- DARBY
- I will teach thee in the way of wisdom, I will lead thee in paths of uprightness.
- BLB
- In the way of wisdom I have instructed you; I have made you step in paths of uprightness.
- ÅB
- Om visdoms vei lærer jeg deg, jeg leder deg på rettvishets stier.
- OTB
- Jeg veileder deg på visdommens vei og leder deg på rette stier.
- B1930
- Om visdoms vei lærer jeg dig, jeg leder dig på rettvishets stier.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 25:4–5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 12:9
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
Read in contextProverbs 8:9
They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.
Read in contextProverbs 8:6
Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
Read in context1 Samuel 12:23–24
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.
Read in contextPsalms 23:3
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Read in contextDeuteronomy 4:5
See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.
Read in contextProverbs 4:4
he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
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