Proverbs 4:12
For when thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; 1 And when thou runnest, thou shalt not be distressed. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
In Context
11For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; 1 And I cause thee to go in right paths. 1
13Take hold of my instruction; let it not go— 1 But keep it for thyself for thy life. 1
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37So as to make room under me for my going, 1 And my legs did not totter. 1
Proverbs 3:23That thou mayest go confidently in peace in all thy ways, 1 And that thy foot may not stumble. 1
Proverbs 6:22Whensoever thou walkest, lead this along and let it be with thee; 1 And when thou sleepest let it keep thee; 1 That it may talk with thee when thou wakest. 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 →