Proverbs 4:11
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom. I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
In Context
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many.
12When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against LORD in ceasing to pray for you. But I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
Psalms 25:4Show me thy ways, O LORD. Teach me thy paths.
Proverbs 4:4And he taught me, and said to me, Let thy heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
Proverbs 8:9They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 12:9And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yea, he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:2-14
Parental Instructions. 1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep… Read the whole commentary →