Proverbs 4:12

New International Reader's Version

When you walk, nothing will slow you down. When you run, you won’t trip and fall.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:37

You give me a wide path to walk in so that I don’t twist my ankles.

Psalm 119:165

Those who love your law enjoy great peace. Nothing can make them trip and fall.

Psalm 119:45

I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules.

Psalm 18:36

You give me a wide path to walk on so that I don’t twist my ankles.

Proverbs 2:9

You will understand what is right and honest and fair. You will understand the right way to live.

Proverbs 3:23

Then you will go on your way in safety. You will not trip and fall.

Proverbs 4:19

But the way of those who do what is wrong is like deep darkness. They don’t know what makes them trip and fall.

Proverbs 6:22

When you walk, they will guide you. When you sleep, they will watch over you. When you wake up, they will speak to you.

Jeremiah 31:9

Their eyes will be filled with tears as they come. They will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them beside streams of water. I will lead them on a level path where they will not trip or fall. I am Israel’s father. And Ephraim is my oldest son.

1 Peter 2:8

And, “It is a stone that causes people to trip. It is a rock that makes them fall.” (Isaiah 8:14) They trip and fall because they do not obey the message. That is also what God planned for them.