Proverbs 4:12
When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
In Context
11I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.
13Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37You have enlarged my steps under me. My feet have not slipped.
Psalms 18:36You have enlarged my steps under me, My feet have not slipped.
Psalms 119:165Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble.
Proverbs 3:23Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won’t stumble.
Proverbs 6:22When you walk, it will lead you. When you sleep, it will watch over you. When you awake, it will talk with you.
John 11:9Jesus answered, “Aren’t there twelve hours of daylight? If a man walks in the day, he doesn’t stumble, because he sees the light of this world.
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 →