Psalm 25:12

Translations

Modern

Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.

Traditional

What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

Literal

Who is this man, the one fearing YHWH? He will direct him in the way he must choose.

Latin

Quis est homo qui timet Dominum? legem statuit ei in via quam elegit.

Original

Hebrew

English

Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the path chosen for him.

Notes

Psalms 25:12–15

Those who fear the Lord will receive further instruction and experience God’s presence (Psalm 25:14) and blessing (25:13).

Psalms 25:1–22

This personal lament includes wisdom teachings and a community lament. It starts and ends with a declaration of trust in the Lord (Psalm 25:1–3, 15–22). The psalmist prays for guidance (Psalm 25:4–7) and urges the godly to live wisely (25:12–14).

In addition to the enemies who trouble him, the psalmist confesses his sins(Psalm 25:7, 11, 18) as part of his distress. Trust grows by understanding God's nature: He is compassionate, faithful, and good (Psalm 25:8–10).

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Salvation in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
John 7:17
If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Isaiah 50:10
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
John 8:31–32
So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
John 3:20–21
Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 16:6
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
2 Thessalonians 2:10–12
…and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Teacher

Topics

Fear of God: Reverence God: Preserver Peace: Spiritual Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

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