Psalm 25:8

Translations

Modern

Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.

Traditional

Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

Literal

Good and upright is YHWH; upon thus, He directs sinful ones in the way.

Latin

Dulcis et rectus Dominus; propter hoc legem dabit delinquentibus in via.

Original

Hebrew

English

Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.

Notes

Psalms 25:8–10

The Lord keeps his people close to himself.

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

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Ephesians 1:17–18
…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.
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 6:44–45
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
Psalm 92:15
…to proclaim, “The LORD is upright; He is my Rock, and in Him there is no unrighteousness.”
Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Isaiah 26:7
The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
Proverbs 9:4–6
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
Matthew 11:29–30
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Proverbs 2:1–6
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Psalm 119:68
You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.
Proverbs 1:20–23
Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square;

Glossary

Acrostic David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Teacher

Topics

God is Declared to Be: Good God is Declared to Be: Upright God: Goodness of God: Preserver The Goodness of God is Part of his Character Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

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