Psalms 32:8
What does Psalms 32:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 32:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will counsel thee with mine eye upon thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Let all the earth fear the Lord, and let all the inhabitants of the world be in awe of him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will instruct thee and teach thee the way in which thou shalt go; I will counsel [thee] with mine eye upon thee.
Context
v.7Thou art my hiding-place; thou wilt preserve me from trouble; Thou wilt compass me about with songs of deliverance. [Selah
v.8This passage
v.9Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, Elsethey will not come near unto thee.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 33:18
Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
- Proverbs 3:5
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
- Psalms 25:8
Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.
- Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them will lead them, even by springs of water will he guide them.
- Proverbs 4:1
Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
- Proverbs 3:1
My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:
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