Proverbs 4:11
I have directed you in a way of wisdom, || I have caused you to tread in paths of uprightness.
Literal Standard 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, my son, and receive my sayings, || And years of life [are] multiplied to you.
12In your walking your step is not restricted, || And if you run, you do not stumble.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23I, also, far be it from me to sin against YHWH, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way;
Psalms 25:4Your ways, O YHWH, cause me to know, || You teach me Your paths.
Proverbs 4:4And he directs me, and he says to me: “Let your heart retain my words, || Keep my commands, and live.
Proverbs 8:9All of them [are] plain to the intelligent, || And upright to those finding knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 12:9And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out—he made right many allegories.
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 →