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Psalms 25:12
12Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they 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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.
Context of Psalms 25:12
10All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. 11For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great. Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose. 13They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land. 14The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known 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 precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
- Proverbs 1:7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 2:5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
- Proverbs 15:33Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
- Proverbs 16:6Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided.
- Ecclesiastes 12:13Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
- Isaiah 50:10Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
- Acts 10:2He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.
- Acts 13:26“Fellow children of Abraham and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
- Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
- Psalms 37:23The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
- Isaiah 35:8And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it.
- John 3:20Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.
- John 7:17Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
- John 8:31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
- Acts 11:14He will bring you a message through 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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