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Berean Standard Bible

“When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.”

Proverbs 4:12

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Study note

This verse belongs to the father's description of the path of wisdom in Proverbs 4. He contrasts the straight, well-lit path of the righteous with the dark way of the wicked.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.

World English Bible (WEB)

When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.

King James Version (KJV)

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; And if thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

When you go, your way will not be narrow, and in running you will not have a fall.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Cuando anduvieres no se estrecharán tus pasos; y si corrieres, no tropezarás.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando camines por ellos, nada te estorbará ni tropezarás al correr.

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