Proverbs 4:11
In a way of wisdom I have directed thee, I have caused thee to tread in paths of uprightness.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
In Context
10Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And years of life [are] multiplied to thee.
12In thy walking thy step is not straitened, And if thou runnest, thou stumblest not.
Cross References
1 Samuel 12:23'I, also, far be it from me to sin against Jehovah, by ceasing to pray for you, and I have directed you in the good and upright way;
Psalms 25:4Thy ways, O Jehovah, cause me to know, Thy paths teach Thou me.
Proverbs 4:4And he directeth me, and he saith to me: 'Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.
Proverbs 8:9All of them [are] plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 12:9And further, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge, and gave ear, and sought out — he made right many similes.
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 →