God’s Word Translation
Psalms 32:8
8⌞The Lord says,⌟ “I will instruct you. I will teach you the way that you should go. I will advise you as my eyes watch over 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.
- 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 reason let all godly people pray to you when you may be found. Then raging floodwater will not reach them. 7You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyous songs of salvation. Selah ⌞The Lord says,⌟ “I will instruct you. I will teach you the way that you should go. I will advise you as my eyes watch over you. 9Don’t be stubborn like a horse or mule. ⌞They need⌟ a bit and bridle in their mouth to restrain them, or they will not come near you.” 10Many heartaches await wicked people, but mercy surrounds those who trust 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, children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teachings, and keep my commands in mind,
- Proverbs 4:1Sons, listen to ⌞your⌟ father’s discipline, and pay attention in order to gain understanding.
- Proverbs 8:10Take my discipline, not silver, and my knowledge rather than fine gold,
- Matthew 11:29Place my yoke over your shoulders, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble. Then you will find rest for yourselves
- Psalms 25:9He leads humble people to do what is right, and he teaches them his way.
- Psalms 33:18The Lord’s eyes are on those who fear him, on those who wait with hope for his mercy
- Proverbs 2:5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and you will find the knowledge of God.
- Isaiah 49:10They will never be hungry or thirsty, nor will the sun or the burning, hot wind strike them. The one who has compassion on them will lead them and guide them to springs.
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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