Proverbs 4:12
In thy walking thy step is not straitened, And if thou runnest, thou stumblest not.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
In Context
11In a way of wisdom I have directed thee, I have caused thee to tread in paths of uprightness.
13Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she [is] thy life.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:37Thou enlargest my step under me, And mine ankles have not slidden.
Psalms 18:36Thou enlargest my step under me, And mine ankles have not slidden.
Psalms 119:165Abundant peace have those loving Thy law, And they have no stumbling-block.
Proverbs 3:23Then thou goest thy way confidently, And thy foot doth not stumble.
Proverbs 6:22In thy going up and down, it leadeth thee, In thy lying down, it watcheth over thee, And thou hast awaked — it talketh [with] thee.
John 11:9Jesus answered, 'Are there not twelve hours in the day? if any one may walk in the day, he doth not stumble, because the light of this world he doth see;
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 →