Proverbs 4:11
I am teaching you the way to live wisely; I am showing you how to act justly toward others.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
In Context
10So now I say, “My son, heed what I say. If you do that, you will live a good long life.
12If you live wisely, when you decide to do something, you will succeed [LIT].
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23But as for me, I have solemnly promised that I will not sin against Yahweh by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you what things are good and right for you to do.
Psalms 25:4Yahweh, show me the way that I should ◄conduct my life/live as you want me to►, teach me how to act in the manner that you want me to act/behave.
Proverbs 4:4my father told me, “Remember my words; if you obey my commandments, you will live a long time.
Proverbs 8:9My words are clear to those who have good sense; those who are wise know that what I say is right.
Ecclesiastes 12:9I was considered to be a very wise man, and I taught the people many things. I assembled/collected and wrote down many proverbs, and I carefully thought about and studied them.
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 →