Proverbs 4:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

I'm directing you on the way of wisdom, guiding you in paths of uprightness;

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I have taught{H3384} thee in the way{H1870} of wisdom{H2451}; I have led{H1869} thee in right{H3476} paths{H4570}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 25:4

  • Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.

Psalms 25:5

  • Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

Ecclesiastes 12:9

  • And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.

Proverbs 8:9

  • They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

Psalms 23:3

  • He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Proverbs 8:6

  • Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things.

1 Samuel 12:23

  • Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

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Commentary for Proverbs 4:11

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H3384
    There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָרָה
    Transliteration: yârâh
    Pronunciation: yaw-raw'
    Description: or (2 Chronicles 26:15) יָרָא; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach; ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through.
  2. Strong's Number: H1870
    There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
    Transliteration: derek
    Pronunciation: deh'-rek
    Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever).
  3. Strong's Number: H2451
    There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חׇכְמָה
    Transliteration: chokmâh
    Pronunciation: khok-maw'
    Description: from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
  4. Strong's Number: H1869
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָּרַךְ
    Transliteration: dârak
    Pronunciation: daw-rak'
    Description: a primitive root; to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string abow (by treading on it in bending); archer, bend, come, draw, go (over), guide, lead (forth), thresh, tread (down), walk.
  5. Strong's Number: H3476
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יֹשֶׁר
    Transliteration: yôsher
    Pronunciation: yo'-sher
    Description: from יָשַׁר; the right; equity, meet, right, upright(-ness).
  6. Strong's Number: H4570
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַעְגָּל
    Transliteration: maʻgâl
    Pronunciation: mah-gawl'
    Description: or feminine מַעְגָּלָה; from the same as עָגֹל; a track (literally or figuratively); also a rampart (as circular); going, path, trench, way(-side).