Proverbs 4:11
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
ASV Byzantine Text
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 goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah 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 Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.
Proverbs 4:4And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart retain my words; Keep my commandments, and live;
Proverbs 8:9They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that 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 →