Proverbs 4:11 “I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight pat…”

Proverbs 4:11

I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue taught thee in ye way of wisedom, and led thee in the pathes of righteousnesse.

Darby Translation

I will teach thee in the way of wisdom, I will lead thee in paths of uprightness.

Young's Literal Translation

In a way of wisdom I have directed thee, I have caused thee to tread in paths of uprightness.

Bible in Basic English

I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.

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Cross references

“taught”

Ecclesiastes 12:9 Deuteronomy 4:5 Proverbs 4:4 1 Samuel 12:24

Ecclesiastes 12:9 · BSB

Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

Deuteronomy 4:5 · BSB

See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess.

Proverbs 4:4 · BSB

he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.

1 Samuel 12:24 · BSB

Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

“led”

Proverbs 8:9 Proverbs 8:6 Psalm 23:3 Proverbs 8:20 Acts 13:10 Psalm 25:4

Proverbs 8:9 · BSB

They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.

Proverbs 8:6 · BSB

Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

Psalm 23:3 · BSB

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

Proverbs 8:20 · BSB

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

Acts 13:10 · BSB

and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord?

Psalm 25:4 · BSB

Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.

Also

1 Samuel 12:23–24

1 Samuel 12:23–24 · BSB

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many.

12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

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