New American Standard Bible 1995
Psalms 25:12
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 paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. 11For Your name’s sake, O Lord, Pardon my iniquity, for it is great. Who is the man who fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way he should choose. 13His soul will abide in prosperity, And his descendants will inherit the land. 14The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.
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מִי־זֶ֣ה הָ֭אִישׁ יְרֵ֣א יְהוָ֑ה י֝וֹרֶ֗נּוּ בְּדֶ֣רֶךְ יִבְחָֽר׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 25:12
- Psalms 111:10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 2:5Then you will discern the fear of the Lord And discover the knowledge of God.
- Proverbs 15:33The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility.
- Proverbs 16:6By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the Lord one keeps away from evil.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
- Isaiah 50:10Who is among you that fears the Lord, That obeys the voice of His servant, That walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.
- Acts 10:2a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually.
- Acts 13:26“Brethren, sons of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, to us the message of this salvation has been sent.
- Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.
- Psalms 37:23The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
- Isaiah 35:8A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for him who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it.
- John 3:20For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
- John 7:17If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know of the teaching, whether it is of God or whether I speak from Myself.
- John 8:31So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;
- Acts 11:14and he will speak words to you by which you will be saved, you and all your household.’
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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