Proverbs 4:12 - A Father's Instruction

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Which when thou shalt have entered, thy steps shall not be straitened, and when thou runnest thou shalt not meet a stumblingblock.

This bible verse has been derived from Douay-Rheims Bible

If you can take a closer look at Proverbs chapter 4 from verse 11 to 13, and take a bible study you will understand verse 11 better which talks more about:

Verse 12. - In this verse the father depicts the benefits and advantages which shall follow from "receiving his words" (ver. 10), i.e. from attending to his counsels and imbibing the principles of wisdom. The whole course of life shall be freed from obstacles or impediments, from anxiety, perplexity, or difficulty, or from vacillation. When thou goest may refer to the daily walk, to the common and ordinary events or circumstances incidental to life, just as the corresponding when thou runnest may refer to cases of emergency when promptness and decisive action are called for. In both cases Wisdom, by inspiring unity of principle, gives freedom of movement; in ordinary cases it removes embarrassment and perplexity arising from conflicting interests drawing now in one direction, now in another, and in extraordinary cases it supplies a rule of conduct which prevents our falling into mistakes and errors. Or the verse may refer to the prosperity which shall attend all the undertakings of those who are in Wisdom's ways, whether they advance slowly or rush forward with the impetuosity of youth, whether they act with deliberation or with haste.

  • Pulpit commentary

…11 I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.…

The moral lesson of this Bible verse is:

Your road won't be blocked, and you won't stumble when you run..

The lesson in the Bible verse has been obtained from: Treasury Of Scripture

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There are more bible verses closely related to this verse, which are:

  1. 2 Samuel 22:37
    You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

  2. Job 18:7
    His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.

  3. Psalm 18:36
    You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

  4. Psalm 91:11
    For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

  5. Psalm 119:45
    And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

  6. Proverbs 3:23
    Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.

You can see more translations of today's Bible verse on different Bible versions in BibleHub

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True Wisdom begins and ends with the Lord. Wisdom is a gift from the Lord.

The book of Proverbs in the Bible has 31 Chapters, each for each day of the month. So I shed some spiritual light in your world each and every day using solo scriptures.

God Bless You!

Till tomorrow

It's your friendly neighborhood Pastor

Tony


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