Proverbs
“I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.”
Proverbs 4:11
Proverbs 4:11 (KJV) speaks to wisdom, guidance, and God's guidance promise — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalms 32:8“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:6“O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.”
Psalms 43:3“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
Psalms 37:23“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”
Psalms 25:5“Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellers they are established.”
Proverbs 15:22
Common questions
What does Proverbs 4:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 4:11 reads: "I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths." The verse speaks to wisdom, guidance, and God's guidance promise. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 4:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths." is Proverbs 4:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 4:11?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 4:11 include Psalms 32:8, Proverbs 3:6, and Psalms 43:3. Reading them alongside Proverbs 4:11 deepens the theme of wisdom.
How can I pray with Proverbs 4:11?
Read Proverbs 4:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.