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Psalms 25:12
12Who is this person who fears the Lord? He will show him the way he should choose.
Psalms 25:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
- New International Version (NIV)Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Who is the man that fears the Lord? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
Context of Psalms 25:12
10All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth to those who keep his covenant and decrees. 11Lord, for the sake of your name, forgive my iniquity, for it is immense. Who is this person who fears the Lord? He will show him the way he should choose. 13He will live a good life, and his descendants will inherit the land. 14The secret counsel of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he reveals his covenant to them.
Read all of Psalms 25Psalms 25:12 word by word
מִי־זֶ֣ה הָ֭אִישׁ יְרֵ֣א יְהוָ֑ה י֝וֹרֶ֗נּוּ בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ יִבְחָֽר׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 25:12
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his instructions have good insight. His praise endures forever.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- Proverbs 2:5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
- Proverbs 15:33The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches, and humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 16:6Iniquity is atoned for by loyalty and faithfulness, and one turns from evil by the fear of the Lord.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: fear God and keep his commands, because this is for all humanity.
- Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and listens to his servant? Who among you walks in darkness, and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord; let him lean on his God.
- Acts 10:2He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.
- Acts 13:26“Brothers and sisters, children of Abraham’s race, and those among you who fear God, it is to us that the word of this salvation has been sent.
- Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel.
- Psalms 37:23A person’s steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way.
- Isaiah 35:8A road will be there and a way; it will be called the Holy Way. The unclean will not travel on it, but it will be for the one who walks the path. Fools will not wander on it.
- John 3:20For everyone who does evil hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed.
- John 7:17If anyone wants to do his will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own.
- John 8:31Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples.
- Acts 11:14He will speak a message to you by which you and all your household will be saved.’
Commentaries on Psalms 25:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12That feareth the Lord - Who has a proper apprehension of his holiness, justice, and truth; and who, at the same time, sees himself a fallen spirit, and a transgressor of God's holy law, and consequently under the curse. That is the person that truly and reverently fears God. Him shall he teach - Such a person has a teachable spirit. The way that he shall choose - The way that in the course of Providence he has chosen, as the way in which he is to gain…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12What man is he - Who is he. The statement in this verse is intended to include every man; or to be universal. Wherever one is found who has the character here referred to, or whoever he may be, of him what is here affirmed will be true, that God will lead him in the way that he shall choose. That feareth the Lord - That is, a true worshipper of Yahweh, or that is truly a pious man: Psalm 5:7. “Him shall he teach.” He will guide, or instruct him. See Psalm…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-14Verses 8-14 We are all sinners; and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance. We value a promise by the character of him that makes it; we therefore depend upon God's promises. All the paths of the Lord, that is, all his promises and all his providences, are mercy and truth. In all God's dealings his people may see his mercy displayed, and his word fulfilled, whatever afflictions they are now exercised…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-15Those who fear the Lord will receive further instruction and experience God’s presence (Psalm 25:14) and blessing (25:13).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 12-1312-13. What he asks for himself is the common lot of all the pious.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 25
- 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
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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