Proverbs 4:12
When you have entered by these, your steps will not be constrained, and when running, you will have no obstacle.
Catholic Public Domain Version
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 will demonstrate to you the way of wisdom. I will lead you along the paths of equity.
13Take hold of discipline. Do not dismiss it. Guard it, for it is your life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37You will enlarge my steps under me, and my ankles will not fail.
Proverbs 3:23Then you shall walk confidently in your way, and your feet will not stumble.
Proverbs 6:22When you walk, let them keep step with you. When you sleep, let them guard you. And when you keep watch, speak with them.
John 11:9Jesus responded: “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the daylight, he does not stumble, 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 →