Psalms 25:12

What does Psalms 25:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 25:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If a man has the fear of the Lord, the Lord will be his teacher in the way of his pleasure.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Who <FI>is<Fi> this--the man fearing Jehovah? He directeth him in the way He doth choose.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

What man is he that feareth Jehovah? him will he instruct in the way [that] he should choose.

Context

v.11For thy name’s sake, O Jehovah, Pardon mine iniquity, for it is great.

v.12This passage

v.13His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 16:6

    By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

  • 1 John 2:27

    And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

  • Acts 13:26

    Brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you that fear God, to us is the word of this salvation sent forth.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:10

    and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

  • Proverbs 1:7

    The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; Butthe foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Acts 11:14

    who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.

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