Psalms

Psalms 25:8–15

The Lord is good and upright, teaching the humble His ways and confiding His secrets to those who fear Him.

Psalms 25:8–15 (WEB)

8 Good and upright is Yahweh, therefore he will instruct sinners in the way.

9 He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.

10 All the paths of Yahweh are loving kindness and truth to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

11 For your name’s sake, Yahweh, pardon my iniquity, for it is great.

12 What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.

13 His soul will dwell at ease. His offspring will inherit the land.

14 The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.

15 My eyes are ever on Yahweh, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.

Central Idea

The Lord is good and upright, teaching the humble His ways and confiding His secrets to those who fear Him.

Authorial Intent

To extol God’s character as a gracious teacher of sinners and to emphasize that divine guidance and intimacy are reserved for the humble and those who fear the LORD.

Chapter: Psalm 25

Trusting the LORD for Guidance, Mercy, and Redemption

Those who lift their souls to the LORD may seek His guidance, mercy, pardon, and deliverance because His covenant paths are love and faithfulness for the humble who fear Him.