Proverbs 4:12
When you go, your steps shall not be straitened; and when you run, you shall not stumble.
Updated King James Version
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 right paths.
13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is your life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37You have enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
Psalms 18:36You have enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
Psalms 119:165Great peace have they which love your law: and nothing shall offend them.
Proverbs 3:23Then shall you walk in your way safely, and your foot shall not stumble.
Proverbs 6:22When you go, it shall lead you; when you sleep, it shall keep you; and when you awake, it shall talk with you.
John 11:9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbles not, 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 →