Mine eyes [are] ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 15. Mine eyes &c.] The attitude of expectant prayer. Cp. Psa 141:8; Psa 123:1 ff.; 1Th 5:17. Prof. Cheyne compares the proper name Elynai or Elyehnai, ‘Unto Yahve are mine eyes,’ 1Ch 3:23, Ezr 8:4. for he shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:14
The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant. 14. Mysterious spiritual blessings await him too. To those who fear Him Jehovah reveals His secret counsel. Cp. Pro 3:32; Psa 111:10; Pro 1:7; Mat 11:25. For secret R.V. marg. gives alternatives counsel or friendship, ideas included … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:13
His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 13. Temporal blessings are in store for him. He himself shall continue in prosperity; and his posterity after him shall inherit the land (R.V.), in accordance with the promise to Abraham (Gen 15:7-8), and Israel (Exo 20:12; Lev 26:3 ff.; Deu 4:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:12
What man [is] he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way [that] he shall choose. 12. What man &c.] A rhetorical question, equivalent to whosoever. Cp. Psa 34:12. him shall he teach ] R.V., him shall he Instruct, as in Psa 25:8. in the way that he shall choose ] In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:11
For thy name’s sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it [is] great. 11. The thought of God’s requirements ( Psa 25:10) makes him feel his own shortcomings, and prompts this prayer for pardon. He appeals to Jehovah’s revelation of Himself as the God of mercy. The verse combines Psa 25:5 ; Psa 25:9 of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:10
All the paths of the LORD [are] mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 10. In all His dealings Jehovah proves His loving purpose and His faithfulness to His promises to those who on their part are faithful to Him, keeping the covenant inaugurated by circumcision (Gen 17:2 ff.), and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:9
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. 9. The meek ] The humble-minded. See note on Psa 9:12. Humility is indispensable for God’s scholars. Cp. 1Pe 5:5. in judgment ] The practice of right; often coupled with righteousness and equity; e.g. Pro 1:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:8
Good and upright [is] the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 8. Therefore ] He who is at once perfectly loving and perfectly upright must needs guide the erring. teach ] R.V. instruct: the word from which torah (‘law,’ primarily ‘instruction’) is derived. See on Psa 1:2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O LORD. 7. The word translated sins is derived from a root meaning to miss the mark or lose the way. It denotes primarily the failures, errors, lapses, of frailty; and so is naturally … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:6
Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they [have been] ever of old. 6. An appeal to Jehovah’s unchangeableness (Mal 3:6). The love of ancient days cannot be exhausted (Jer 2:2; Jer 31:3). For they have been ever of old ] Lit., for they have been from everlasting. Cp. Psa 103:17; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 25:6”