Proverbs 4:11

I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

Cross-references

In Proverbs 4:4, the father recalls being taught by his own father, reinforcing the generational transmission of wisdom here.

In Proverbs 8:20, Wisdom herself walks in 'the way of righteousness' and 'paths of justice,' directly mirroring the father's leading.

In Proverbs 8:6, Wisdom personified promises to speak right things, paralleling the father's claim to lead in right paths.

Proverbs 9:6 urges walking in the way of insight — same wisdom tradition, calling to follow the straight path.

Proverbs 8:9 Related theme

In Proverbs 8:9, Wisdom's words are 'right to those who find knowledge,' echoing the theme of right paths from this verse.

Psalm 23:3 Parallel

Psalm 23:3 uses the same image of being led on right paths — divine guidance parallel to wisdom's instruction.

In Ecclesiastes 12:9, Solomon is described as a wise teacher who set proverbs in order—exactly the role he takes in this verse.

Acts 13:10 Contrast

Acts 13:10 condemns perverting right ways — the opposite of the straight paths described here.

Genesis 24:48 says God led on the right road — direct verbal parallel to ‘lead you along straight paths’.

In Deuteronomy 4:5, Moses teaches God's statutes to Israel, mirroring the father's role in leading in right paths.

1 Samuel 12:23 promises to teach the good and right way — same instructional role as here.

Psalm 25:4 Parallel

Psalm 25:4 asks God to teach His paths — a prayerful echo of the father's instruction in wisdom's way.

Psalm 25:5 Parallel

Psalm 25:5 petitions for guidance in truth — similar appeal to be led on the right way.

Psalm 119:35 asks to be directed in the path of commands — parallel desire for guidance on the right path.