Proverbs 4:12
“When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened,.... By enemies, or attended with difficulties and obstructions, or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Proverbs 4:4-20
The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2Sa 23:2 etc.; 1Ch 28:9; 1Ch 29:17;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 4:1-13
Here we have,
I. The invitation which Solomon gives to his children to come and receive instruction from him (Pro 4:1,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
goest … runnest The figure of Pro 4:4 is continued.
straitened "His firm, wide steps of prosperity and security, when he…
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