Proverbs 4:11
I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
In Context
10Give ear, O my son, and let your heart be open to my sayings; and long life will be yours.
12When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23And as for me, never will I go against the orders of the Lord by giving up my prayers for you: but I will go on teaching you the good and right way.
Psalms 25:4Make your steps clear to me, O Lord; give me knowledge of your ways.
Proverbs 4:4And he gave me teaching, saying to me, Keep my words in your heart; keep my rules so that you may have life:
Proverbs 8:9They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 12:9And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.
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 →