Psalm 25:14

To You I Lift Up My Soul · Psalm 25:1–22
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Translations

Modern
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
Traditional
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
Literal
The counsel of YHWH is with those fearing Him, and He makes known to them His covenant.
Latin
Firmamentum est Dominus timentibus eum; et testamentum ipsius ut manifestetur illis.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

Notes

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

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).

These psalms develop the importance of:

Theme notes and profiles

David Salvation in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Glossary

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Topics

Fear of God: Reverence God: Grace of Mysteries of Redemption Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: They Who Walk In, and Follow: Know the Secret of the Lord Secret: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Covenant: All Saints Interested In Wisdom: Spiritual, from God