English Standard Version
Psalms 32:8
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
Context of Psalms 32:8
6Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. 7You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. 9Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you. 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.
Read all of Psalms 32Psalms 32:8 word by word
אַשְׂכִּֽילְךָ֨׀ וְֽאוֹרְךָ֗ בְּדֶֽרֶךְ־ז֥וּ תֵלֵ֑ךְ אִֽיעֲצָ֖ה עָלֶ֣יךָ עֵינִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 32:8
- Psalms 34:11Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
- Proverbs 4:1Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
- Proverbs 8:10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,
- Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Psalms 25:9He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
- Psalms 33:18Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,
- Proverbs 2:5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
- Isaiah 49:10they shall not hunger or thirst, neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them, for he who has pity on them will lead them, and by springs of water will 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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