American Standard Version
Psalms 32:8
8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go:I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
Psalms 32:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
- New International Version (NIV)I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
Context of Psalms 32:8
6For this let every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: Surely when the great waters overflow they shall not reach unto him. 7Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee. 9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, Elsethey will not come near unto thee. 10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
Read all of Psalms 32Psalms 32:8 word by word
אַשְׂכִּֽילְךָ֨׀ וְֽאוֹרְךָ֗ בְּדֶֽרֶךְ־ז֥וּ תֵלֵ֑ךְ אִֽיעֲצָ֖ה עָלֶ֣יךָ עֵינִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 32:8
- Psalms 34:11Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:
- Proverbs 4:1Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
- Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
- Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
- Psalms 25:9The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.
- Psalms 33:18Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
- Proverbs 2:5Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.
- Isaiah 49:10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them will lead them, even by springs of water will he guide them.
Commentaries on Psalms 32:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8I will instruct thee - These are probably the Lord's words to David. Seeing thou art now sensible of the mercy thou hast received from me, and art purposing to live to my glory, I will give thee all the assistance requisite. I will become thy Instructor, "and will teach thee," in all occurrences, "the way thou shouldst go." I will keep mine eyes upon thee, and thou shalt keep thine upon me: as I go, thou must follow me; and I will continually watch for…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8I will instruct thee - Many interpreters have understood this to refer to God - as if he were now introduced as speaking, and as saying that he would be the guide of those who thus submitted to him, and who sought him by penitence and confession. But it is more natural to regard the psalmist as still speaking, and referring to his own experience as qualifying him to give counsel to others, showing them how they might find peace, and with what views and…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-11Verses 8-11 God teaches by his word, and guides with the secret intimations of his will. David gives a word of caution to sinners. The reason for this caution is, that the way of sin will certainly end in sorrow. Here is a word of comfort to saints. They may see that a life of communion with God is far the most pleasant and comfortable. Let us rejoice, O Lord Jesus, in thee, and in thy salvation; so shall we rejoice indeed.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8God interrupts the psalmist's teaching with a message inviting the godly to receive the Lord's wisdom (see Psalms 5:8; 23:3; 25:4–6).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Whether, as most likely, the language of David (compare Psa 51:13), or that of God, this is a promise of divine guidance. I will ... mine eye--or, My eye shall be on thee, watching and directing thy way.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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