Proverbs 4:12
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Webster Bible
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 thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet have not slipped.
Psalms 18:36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
Psalms 119:165Great peace have they who love thy law: and nothing shall cause them to stumble.
Proverbs 3:23Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
Proverbs 6:22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.
John 11:9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walketh in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth 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 →