Proverbs 4:12

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 4:12

BSB

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

AKJV

When you go, your steps shall not be straitened; and when you run, you shall not stumble.

CPDV

When you have entered by these, your steps will not be constrained, and when running, you will have no obstacle.

ERV

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

NHEB

When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.

SMT

In thy going, thy steps shall not be pressed; and if thou shalt run thou shalt not be weak.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 4:12

WhenthougoestH3212VerbthystepsH6806Noun MasculineshallnotbestraitenedH3334VerbandwhenthourunnestH7323VerbthoushaltnotstumbleH3782Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 4:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 4:12

Summary

Following instruction enables smooth progress

Event

Promise of unobstructed path

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC