Tree of Life Version
Psalms 32:8
8“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will give counsel—My eye is on 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
6So let everyone who is godly pray to You in a time when You may be found. When great floodwaters rise, they will not reach him. 7You are my hiding place— You will protect me from distress. You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will give counsel—My eye is on you. 9Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding, and must be held in with bit and bridle or they will not come to you.” 10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but lovingkindness surrounds the one who trusts in Adonai.
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 34:11Young lions may lack, and go hungry, but those who seek Adonai want for no good thing.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my mitzvot.
- Proverbs 4:1Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention, to gain understanding.
- Proverbs 8:10Receive 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 humble in heart, and ‘you will find rest for your souls.’
- Psalms 25:9He guides the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble His way.
- Psalms 33:18Behold, the eyes of Adonai are on those who fear Him, waiting for His love,
- Proverbs 2:5then you will know the fear of Adonai and discover the knowledge of God.
- Isaiah 49:10They will not hunger or thirst, nor scorching wind or sun strike them, for their compassionate One will lead them, and will guide them by springs of water.
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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