Proverbs 4:11

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths.”

— WEB

“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”

— KJV

“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.”

— ASV

Cross-references

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Psalms 25:4-5 "Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths."
Ecclesiastes 12:9 "Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs."
Proverbs 8:9 "They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge."
1 Samuel 12:23-24 "Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good an…"
Psalms 23:3 "He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake."
Proverbs 8:6 "Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things."
Deuteronomy 4:5 "Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Yahweh my God commanded me, that you should do so in the middle of the land wh…"
Proverbs 4:4 "He taught me, and said to me: “Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live."

Commentary

way of wisdom--which it prescribes. led thee--literally, "caused thee to tread," as a path (Psa 107:7). not be straitened--have ample room (Psa 18:36).

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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