Proverbs 4:12
When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
In Context
11I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.
13Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37You have made my steps wide under me, so that my feet make no slip.
Psalms 18:36\18:35\You have given me the breastplate of your salvation: your right hand has been my support, and your mercy has made me great.
Psalms 119:165Great peace have lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.
Proverbs 3:23Then you will go safely on your way, and your feet will have no cause for slipping.
Proverbs 6:22In your walking, it will be your guide; when you are sleeping, it will keep watch over you; when you are awake, it will have talk with you.
John 11:9Then Jesus said in answer, Are there not twelve hours in the day? A man may go about in the day without falling, because he sees the light of this world.
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 →