Parallel Verses
Amplified
When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open];
And when you run, you will not stumble.
New American Standard Bible
And if you run, you
King James Version
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Holman Bible
when you run, you will not stumble.
International Standard Version
When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.
A Conservative Version
When thou go, thy steps shall not be restricted. And if thou run, thou shall not stumble.
American Standard Version
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Bible in Basic English
When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.
Darby Translation
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Julia Smith Translation
In thy going, thy steps shall not be pressed; and if thou shalt run thou shalt not be weak.
King James 2000
When you go, your steps shall not be hindered; and when you run, you shall not stumble.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{When you walk}, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
Modern King James verseion
When you go, your steps shall not be narrowed, and when you run, you shall not stumble.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
So that if thou goest therein, there shall no straitness hinder thee: and when thou runnest, thou shalt not fall.
NET Bible
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.
New Heart English Bible
When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
The Emphasized Bible
When thou walkest, thy step shall not be hemmed in, and, if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
Webster
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
World English Bible
When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
Youngs Literal Translation
In thy walking thy step is not straitened, And if thou runnest, thou stumblest not.
Themes
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
The righteous » Saints » Steps of
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 4:12
Prayers for Proverbs 4:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Right Path
11
I have instructed you in the way of [skillful and godly] wisdom;
I have led you in upright paths.
When you walk, your steps will not be impeded [for your path will be clear and open];
And when you run, you will not stumble.
Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 3:23
Then you will walk on your way [of life] securely
And your foot will not stumble.
Psalm 18:36
You enlarge the path beneath me and make my steps secure,
So that my feet will not slip.
2 Samuel 22:37
“You enlarge my steps under me,
And my feet have not slipped.
Job 18:7-8
“The vigorous stride will be shortened,
And his own counsel and the scheme [in which he trusted] will bring his downfall.
Psalm 91:11-12
For He will command His angels in regard to you,
To protect and defend and guard you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
Psalm 119:165
Those who love Your law have great peace;
Nothing makes them stumble.
Proverbs 4:19
The way of the wicked is like [deep] darkness;
They do not know over what they stumble.
Proverbs 6:22
When you walk about, they (the godly teachings of your parents) will guide you;
When you sleep, they will keep watch over you;
And when you awake, they will talk to you.
Jeremiah 31:9
“They will come with weeping [in repentance and for joy],
And by [their] prayer [for the future] I will lead them;
I will make them walk by streams of waters,
On a straight path in which they will not stumble,
For I am a Father to Israel,
And Ephraim (Israel) is My firstborn.”
John 11:9-10
Jesus answered,
Romans 9:32-33
And why not? Because it was not by faith [that they pursued it], but as though it were by works [relying on the merit of their works instead of their faith]. They stumbled over the stumbling Stone [Jesus Christ].
1 Peter 2:8
and,
1 John 2:10-11
The one who