Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 4:11 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 4:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 4 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”
Proverbs 4:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 4:11
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.This verse presents wisdom as both teaching and guidance, using two distinct Hebrew verbs: yarah (taught/instructed) and darak (led/guided). The father doesn't merely give information but provides experiential mentorship—both verbal instruction and lived example. The phrase "way of wisdom" (derek chokmah) presents wisdom as a path to walk, not just concepts to know.The parallel "right paths" (ma'gelei yosher, literally "tracks of uprightness") uses imagery from desert travel where following established paths meant safety w...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 4:11
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“Yahweh. Teach me your paths.”
“because the Preacher was wise”
“right to those who find knowledge.”
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
“for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.”
“far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”
“I have taught you statutes and ordinances”
“and said to me: Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.,He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live., וַיֹּרֵנִי וַיֹּאמֶר לִי יִתְמָךְ־דְּבָרַי לִבֶּךָ שְׁמֹר מִצְוֺתַי וֶחְיֵה׃ ,And he taught me, and said unto me: Let thy heart hold fast my words”
“in the midst of the paths of justice;”
“Full of all deceit and all cunning, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?,And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?,,,,,,,,”