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Psalms 32:8
8The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and 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
6Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time, that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment. 7For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. 9Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” 10Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love 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, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord.
- Proverbs 3:1My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart.
- Proverbs 4:1My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment,
- Proverbs 8:10Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
- Psalms 25:9He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.
- Psalms 33:18But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.
- Proverbs 2:5Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.
- Isaiah 49:10They will neither hunger nor thirst. The searing sun will not reach them anymore. For the Lord in his mercy will lead them; he will lead them beside cool waters.
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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