Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. New Living Translation I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. English Standard Version I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. Berean Standard Bible I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. King James Bible I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. New King James Version I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. New American Standard Bible I have instructed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. NASB 1995 I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. NASB 1977 I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. Legacy Standard Bible I have instructed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright tracks. Amplified Bible I have instructed you in the way of [skillful and godly] wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. Christian Standard Bible I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. American Standard Version I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness. Contemporary English Version I have shown you the way that makes sense; I have guided you along the right path. English Revised Version I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have taught you the way of wisdom. I have guided you along decent paths. Good News Translation I have taught you wisdom and the right way to live. International Standard Version I have directed you in the way of wisdom, and I have led you along straight paths. Majority Standard Bible I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. NET Bible I will guide you in the way of wisdom and I will lead you in upright paths. New Heart English Bible I have taught you in the way of wisdom. I have led you in straight paths. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have directed you in a way of wisdom, "" I have caused you to tread 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. Smith's Literal Translation In the way of wisdom I taught thee; I caused thee to tread in the tracks of uprightness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will shew thee the way of wisdom, I will lead thee by the paths of equity: Catholic Public Domain Version I will demonstrate to you the way of wisdom. I will lead you along the paths of equity. New American Bible On the way of wisdom I direct you, I lead you on straight paths. New Revised Standard Version I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have taught you the ways of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have taught you the ways of wisdom and I have led you in the straight paths. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in paths of uprightness. Brenton Septuagint Translation For I teach thee the ways of wisdom; and I cause thee to go in right paths. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Father's Instruction…10Listen, my son, and receive my words, and the years of your life will be many. 11I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. 12When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.… Cross References Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Psalm 25:8-9 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way. / He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Isaiah 48:17 Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Proverbs 2:6-9 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity, / to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints. ... James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Psalm 119:133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Proverbs 8:20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Psalm 73:24 You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Treasury of Scripture I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. taught Proverbs 4:4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. Deuteronomy 4:5 Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it. 1 Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. led Proverbs 8:6,9,20 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things… Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 25:4,5 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths… Jump to Previous Caused Directed Guide Guiding Led Paths Right Steps Straight Taught Teach Teaching Tread Upright Uprightness Way WisdomJump to Next Caused Directed Guide Guiding Led Paths Right Steps Straight Taught Teach Teaching Tread Upright Uprightness Way WisdomProverbs 4 1. persuades to wisdom14. and to show wickedness 20. He exhorts to sanctification I will guide you in the way of wisdom This phrase begins with a promise of guidance, emphasizing the active role of a teacher or a father figure, which is a recurring theme in Proverbs. The Hebrew word for "guide" is "yarah," which means to instruct or direct. This word is often used in the context of teaching or pointing out a path, suggesting a deliberate and careful process. The "way of wisdom" refers to a lifestyle or path characterized by godly understanding and discernment. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was not merely intellectual but practical, involving moral and ethical living. The "way" (Hebrew: "derek") implies a journey or a course of life, indicating that wisdom is not a destination but a continuous path. I have led you along straight paths Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will guide youהֹרֵתִ֑יךָ (hō·rê·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach in the way בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ (bə·ḏe·reḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of wisdom; חָ֭כְמָה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom I will lead you הִ֝דְרַכְתִּ֗יךָ (hiḏ·raḵ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1869: To tread, to walk, to string a, bow on straight יֹֽשֶׁר׃ (yō·šer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3476: Straightness, uprightness paths. בְּמַעְגְּלֵי־ (bə·ma‘·gə·lê-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4570: An entrenchment, track Links Proverbs 4:11 NIVProverbs 4:11 NLT Proverbs 4:11 ESV Proverbs 4:11 NASB Proverbs 4:11 KJV Proverbs 4:11 BibleApps.com Proverbs 4:11 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 4:11 Chinese Bible Proverbs 4:11 French Bible Proverbs 4:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 4:11 I have taught you in the way (Prov. Pro Pr) |
    |