Proverbs 4:11

For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; 1 And I cause thee to go in right paths. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

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 words; 1 And the years of thy life shall be increased, 1 That the resources of thy life may be many. 1

12For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; 1 And when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed. 1

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Cross References

1 Samuel 12:23And far be it from me to sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will serve the Lord, and show you the good and the right way.

Psalms 25:4I have not sat with the council of vanity, 1 And will in nowise enter in with transgressors. 1

Proverbs 4:4Who spoke and instructed me, saying, 1 Let our speech be fixed in thy heart, 1 Keep our commandments, forget them not: 1

Proverbs 8:9They are all evident to those that understand, 1 And right to those that find knowledge. 1

Ecclesiastes 12:9And because the Preacher was wise above others, 1 So it was that he taught man excellent knowledge, 1 And the ear will trace out the parables. 1

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 →

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