Psalms 25:8
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
BSB
ASV
Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.
KJV
Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
COMMENTARY ON PSALMS 25:8 (428)
Mercy is customary with God; righteousness is his constant concern. Often, in fact, he obscures sin with a show of his goodness, and he does not submit individuals' behavior to harsh scrutiny; rather, when he sees some people persisting in their errors without amendment, he …
Upright - Holy and true, in all his declarations and offers of mercy to sinners. Therefore - He will not be wanting to such poor sinners as I am, but will guide them into the way of life and peace.
Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. Here the goodness and rectitude of the divine character are beheld in friendly union; he who would see them thus united in bonds of perfect amity must stand at the foot of the cross and view them blended in the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus. It is no less true than wonderful that through the atonement the justice of God pleads as strongly as his grace for the salvation of the sinners whom Jesus died to save.
Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.
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Through
Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
leads to
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
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.
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Through
James 1:5Now 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.
leads to
if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
