Proverbs 4:11
What does Proverbs 4:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 4:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have given you teaching in the way of wisdom, guiding your steps in the straight way.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In a way of wisdom I have directed thee, I have caused thee to tread in paths of uprightness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I will shew thee the way of wisdom, I will lead thee by the paths of equity:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will teach thee in the way of wisdom, I will lead thee in paths of uprightness.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.
- Proverbs 8:20
I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
- 1 Samuel 12:23
Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
- Psalms 25:4
Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.
- Proverbs 8:6
Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.
- Acts 13:10
and said, O full of all guile and all villany, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
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