Proverbs 4:26 net — Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

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"Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established."

— Proverbs 4:26, NET Bible

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Proverbs 4:26 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Make level the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established.”
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DRB
“Make straight the path for thy feet, and all thy ways shall be established.”
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BBE
“Keep a watch on your behaviour; let all your ways be rightly ordered.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.”
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Proverbs 4 — Context

Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it are the sources of life.

Remove perverse speech from your mouth; keep devious talk far from your lips.

Let your eyes look directly in front of you and let your gaze look straight before you.

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

Do not turn to the right or to the left; turn yourself away from evil.

Proverbs 4:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 4:26 say?

Proverbs 4:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.”

Where is Proverbs 4:26 in the Bible?

Proverbs 4:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 4, verse 26.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 4:26.

What translation should I read Proverbs 4:26 in?

Proverbs 4:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 4:26?

Proverbs 4:26 reads (NET): “Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 4:26 net — Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

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