Proverbs 4:11
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
King James Version
In Context
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:
Psalms 25:4Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Proverbs 4:4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
Proverbs 8:9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 12:9And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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 →