Proverbs 4:12–15
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
*When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitned, and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referencePsal.91.11.
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Take fast hold of instruction, let her not goe; keepe her, for she is thy life.
¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
¶ *Enter not into the path of the wicked, and goe not in the way of euill men.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap. 1.10,15. psal.1.1.
Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
Auoid it, passe not by it, turne from it, and passe away.
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From verse 12
- Proverbs 3:23Rank 1 from verse 12
- Psalms 18:36Rank 2 from verse 12
- 1 Peter 2:8Rank 3 from verse 12
- 2 Samuel 22:37Rank 4 from verse 12
- John 11:9–10Rank 5 from verse 12
9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
9Iesus answered, Are there not twelue houres in the day? If any man walke in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
10But if a man walke in the night, hee stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
- 1 John 2:10–11Rank 6 from verse 12
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
10Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
- Proverbs 4:19Rank 7 from verse 12
- Psalms 119:165Rank 8 from verse 12
- Psalms 91:11–12Rank 9 from verse 12
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
11*For hee shall giue his Angels charge ouer thee: to keepe thee in all thy wayes.
12They shall beare thee vp in their hands: lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
- Jeremiah 31:9Rank 10 from verse 12
9They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
9‖*They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I leade them: I will cause them to walke by the riuers of waters, in a straight way wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my first borne.
- Job 18:7–8Rank 11 from verse 12
7The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his own counsel shall cast him down.
8For he is cast into a net by his own feet, and he walketh upon a snare.
7The steps of his strength shall be straitened, and his owne counsell shall cast him downe.
8For hee is cast into a net by his owne feete, & he walketh vpon a snare.
- Proverbs 6:22Rank 12 from verse 12
- Romans 9:32–33Rank 13 from verse 12
32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
32Wherefore? because they sought it, not by faith, but as it were by the works of the Law: for they stumbled at that stumbling stone,
33As it is written, *Beholde, I lay in Sion a stumbling stone, and rocke of offence: and whosoeuer beleeueth on him, shall not be ‖ashamed.
From verse 13
- Hebrews 2:1Rank 1 from verse 13
- Proverbs 23:23Rank 2 from verse 13
- Proverbs 3:18Rank 3 from verse 13
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21Rank 4 from verse 13
- Deuteronomy 32:47Rank 5 from verse 13
47For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing ye shall prolong your days in the land, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
47For it is not a vaine thing for you: because it is your life, and through this thing yee shall prolong your dayes, in the land whither yee goe ouer Iordan to possesse it.
- Acts 11:23Rank 6 from verse 13
- Ecclesiastes 7:12Rank 9 from verse 13
- Revelation 12:11Rank 10 from verse 13
- Revelation 2:13Rank 11 from verse 13
13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
13I know thy workes, and where thou dwellest, euen where Satans seat is, and thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my faith, euen in those daies, wherein Antipas was my faithful Martyr, who was slaine among you, where Satan dwelleth.
- Song of Solomon 3:4Rank 12 from verse 13
4It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loveth: I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother’s house, and into the chamber of her that conceived me.
4 It was but a litle that I passed from them, but I found him whome my soule loueth: I helde him, and would not let him goe, vntill I had brought him into my mothers house, and into the chamber of her that conceiued me.
- Genesis 32:26Rank 13 from verse 13
- Luke 24:27–29Rank 14 from verse 13
27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
27And beginning at Moses, and all the Prophets, hee expounded vnto them in all the Scriptures, the things concerning himselfe.
28And they drew nigh vnto the village, whither they went, and hee made as though hee would haue gone further.
29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with vs, for it is towards euening, and the day is farre spent: And he went in, to tarrie with them.
- Proverbs 3:22Rank 15 from verse 13
- John 4:39–42Rank 16 from verse 13
39¶ And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
40So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
41And many more believed because of his own word;
42And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
39¶ And many of the Samaritanes of that citie beleeued on him, for the saying of the woman, which testified, Hee told me all that euer I did.
40So when the Samaritanes were come vnto him, they besought him that he would tarie with them, and he abode there two dayes.
41And many moe beleeued, because of his owne word:
42And said vnto the woman, Now we beleeue, not because of thy saying, for we haue heard him our selues, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Sauiour of the world.
From verse 14
- Psalms 1:1Rank 1 from verse 14
- 1 Corinthians 15:33Rank 2 from verse 14
- Proverbs 1:10Rank 3 from verse 14
- Proverbs 1:15Rank 4 from verse 14
- Proverbs 13:20Rank 5 from verse 14
- Proverbs 9:6Rank 6 from verse 14
- Proverbs 2:11–12Rank 7 from verse 14
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
12To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
11Discretion shall preserue thee, vnderstanding shall keepe thee:
12To deliuer thee from the way of the euill man, from the man that speaketh froward things.
- Psalms 26:4–5Rank 8 from verse 14
4I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
5I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
4*I haue not sate with vaine persons, neither will I goe in with dissemblers.
5I haue hated the congregation of euill doers: and will not sit with the wicked.
From verse 15
- Ephesians 5:11Rank 1 from verse 15
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22Rank 3 from verse 15
- Exodus 23:7Rank 4 from verse 15
- Isaiah 33:15Rank 6 from verse 15
15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
15*††‖†He that walketh righteously, and speaketh vprightly, hee that despiseth the gaine of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his eares from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing euill:
- Proverbs 5:8Rank 7 from verse 15
- Proverbs 6:5Rank 8 from verse 15
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Proverbs 4:12
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Movements or paces of the feet; footsteps, courses, degrees, or stages in going.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
straitened
1. Confined, narrowed, or restricted in room, movement, or power. 2. Inwardly pressed, distressed, or constrained. 3. Narrowed or restricted in affection or openness.
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Second-person singular present form of run, meaning to move swiftly on foot; to flow, spread, proceed, continue, or carry out a course.
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Sense 1: To trip, lose footing, or fall by striking against something. Sense 2: To err, fall, or be hindered figuratively. Sense 3: To cause another to trip, fall, err, or be hindered.
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Proverbs 4:13
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Firm, fixed, or secure. Sense 2: Moving quickly. Sense 3: A period or act of abstaining from food. Sense 4: To abstain from food for a time.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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To guard, watch, protect, preserve, secure, retain, possess, hold, maintain, support, tend, manage, observe, obey, fulfil, celebrate, continue in, refrain from, or remain faithful to a person, place, trust, command, promise, way, time, or thing.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Proverbs 4:14
To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.
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A track, route, course, or way of travel or conduct.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Proverbs 4:15
Sense 1: To depart, withdraw, escape, or shun. Sense 2: To prevent or take care to prevent.
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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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Sense 1: To change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change. Sense 2: One’s time or occasion in an order or succession.
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11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
11I haue taught thee in the way of wisedome: I haue lead thee in right pathes.
12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
12*When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitned, and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Selected passage13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
13Take fast hold of instruction, let her not goe; keepe her, for she is thy life.
Selected passage14¶ Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
14¶ *Enter not into the path of the wicked, and goe not in the way of euill men.
Selected passage15Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
15Auoid it, passe not by it, turne from it, and passe away.
Selected passage16For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
16For they sleepe not except they haue done mischiefe: and their sleepe is taken away vnlesse they cause some to fall.